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.

Qualifications:  Verification of 64 college credits from an appropriately accredited college/university with a 

2.45 GPA.

Terms of Employment: Daily contracted services for the current school year.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
2. Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular instructor.
3. Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
4. Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
5. Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
6. 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.
7. Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
8. Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
9. Report for duty 30 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher.

Other Job Functions:

1. Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
2. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
3. Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
4. Leave detailed notes for the teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
5. Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or the Substitute Office.