Substitute Teacher

Location: Spokane Valley

Job Title: Substitute Teacher

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Schedule: Will be determined by the job(s) the substitute teacher is willing to fill, current openings are available at every location

Salary: Substitute Teachers are paid $172.50 per full day, 7.5 hours is considered a full day

Benefits:  to view Employee Benefit Information

Job Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the principal or designee, this teaching position will substitute for regular district teachers by planning instruction, teaching, motivating, inspiring, and assessing students in grade/subject assigned. This teaching position will promote a high quality education program that reflects the Common Core State Standards.

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher.
• Incorporate the Common Core State Standards within the grade/subject content area.
• Implement adopted education programs and provide for individual learning needs of students.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Teach using various methodologies, including lectures, demonstrations, and discussions.
• Utilize an inquiry-based hands-on approach in your classroom.
• Teach effective communication skills.
• Be responsible for constructive classroom management and environment.
• Create positive educational climate for students to learn.
• Provide social and academic guidance for students under his/her direction.
• Counsel, confer, and communicate with school district personnel regarding student progress.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance.
• Maintain appropriate student records.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.
• Maintain and promote own personal professional growth through appropriate coursework, workshops, reading of professional materials, etc.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school district rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Requires the use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail and computers.
• Inspect school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• The employee shall maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site(s) and work the regular work hours specified by the contract.
• Professionally interact with colleagues, members of the public, and students.
• Comply with all district policies and all applicable laws.
• Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of proper English grammar, spelling, and usage in both oral and written communication.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written communication.
• Working knowledge of district-adopted software, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and information in a professional manner.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with district staff to enhance the completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability and willingness to upgrade skills to maintain the highest level of efficiency and high quality work.
• Demonstrates classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals, and provides an environment conducive to learning.
• Demonstrates personal characteristics of flexibility, high-stress tolerance, reliability, punctuality, dependability, and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain high standards of professionalism and diplomacy in dealing with the public and district staff.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work independently within the parameters of the job, without the need for constant supervision.
• Ability to organize, set priorities, meet deadlines, make…