Substitute Teacher

THE OPPORTUNITY :

In the absence of the regular teacher, performs all duties related to student learning including strong classroom management techniques, integrating curriculum into positive outcomes and discipline.

Responsibilities

In the absence of the regular teacher :

• Teaches skills utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities
• Instructs pupils in subject matter specific in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Adapts material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils
• Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil
• Encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems
• Communicates with parents and other concerned individuals on pupil progress
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Administers or monitors group tests
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines
• Seeks to involve parents / corporation / industry and community in education of youth

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Walking, Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Ability to quickly trail any student that elopes

Moderate lifting from 15-35 pounds

Moving of various items like wheelchairs or other mechanical devices – up to 30 pounds

Manual dexterity to use for items like classroom and building equipment and supplies

B ending, kneeling , twisting or stooping and other movements as required to ensure safety of scholars

Ability to write legibly

Vision (Near, Color, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Ability to hear fire alarms, bells, and PA system)

Sense of Touch

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly

Able to work near students and other staff

Work Environment

Work is performed in all areas inside and outside of district buildings, including within the school building, on school grounds, school vehicles an d transportation , and / or any area in which a district activity or function is taking place

Work is not performed in student homes

Exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions like varying degrees of temperature and unpredictable noise

Emotional Environment

The ability to work with students and adults displaying a variety of emotions including, but not limited to, joy, happiness, sorrow, fear, anger and aggression in controlled, uncontrolled and unpredictable situations.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function outlined above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's