PERS Retired Substitute Teacher

Major Functions:

In the absence of the full-time teacher, the substitute teacher provides instruction, encourages student progress, and manages the learning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assumes duties of the regular school classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules.
• Implement existing lesson plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of academic time and motivates students to learn and participate.
• Instruct students regarding a variety of classroom topics/courses of instruction, as determined by the school's lesson plans.
• Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the school's lesson plans.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learn and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Address the various learning styles of students accordingly.
• For long term substitute assignments, it may be required to develop lesson plans, devise, administer, and grade test and assignments; participate in parent-teacher conferences; and attend school-related functions.
• Adhere to the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics and Standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all Desoto County Schools' records

Minimum Requirements:

Possess a valid Mississippi Teaching Certificate