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SUBSTITUTE TEACHER(may include Elementary or High School Regular Education)

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the building principal, the substitute teacher will document student progress/activities/outcomes for the regular classroom teacher. The ability to address educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, staff and administration regarding the daily progress, expectations and goals.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Administers district and state approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Executeslesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keepingand reporting for all student activities to the regular classroom teacher.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation, when necessary.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent.
• Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility. This may include bus arrival/dismissal, lunch and/or recess, school related activities or field trips during contracted hours, and emergency drills/situations.
• Works with individuals or a group of students in the daily routine of the classroom under the regular classroom teacher's direction. This may include assisting the teacher with classroom management and/or implementation of behavioral management plan(s); assisting students with daily work, and assessments; assisting students with technology (audio-visual, computer, adaptive educational equipment); and maintaining records for individual students.
• Keeps teachers/administrator informed of all relevant student-related matters.
• Maintains working knowledge and use of available technology.
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time.

Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Works well with others.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Contributes to creating a positive working environment.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality.
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day.
• Works independently and with confidence.
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision.

Qualifications Profile

• Substitute Authorization
• Ability to relate to all children regardless of needs and/or abilities.
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required

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