About this role
Class Code: 2099 JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Responsible To: Principal General Duties: To enable each child to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher. Terms of Employment: Daily contracted services for the current school year. Essential Job Functions:
• Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
• Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular instructor.
• Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
• Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
• Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, severe storm and tornado warning procedures. Review notes for the day, take attendance and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
• Report for duty 30 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher.
Other Job Functions:
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Leave detailed notes for the teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or the Substitute Office.