Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Job Title: Substitute Teacher

Report to: Building Principal

Department: Instructional

Number of days: Varied

Compensation: Per Negotiated Agreement

Date Job Revised: 07-25-2021

Position Summary: Creating a flexible age based program based on subject matter taught and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for preparation for college, vocational school or acquiring employment, in accordance with each student'sability; and establishing good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Follows and/or creates lesson plans and appropriate instructional aides stressing discovery and laboratory learning as necessary depending on subject taught
• Demonstrates subject matter concepts and examples using models, whiteboards, overhead projectors, computers or any other standard or approved teacher-prepared instructional aids
• Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the students
• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Treat pupils with respect and dignity
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interprets the school program. Interacts with students, staff and parents in positive and professional manner
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Establishes rapport with students and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning
• Actively participates in full implementation of the MPS model for School Improvement
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing program
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities
• Enforces school board policies and regulations

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Salaried Support Personnel.

I hereby acknowledge receiving a copy and explanation of the Job Descriptions

I understand the performance duties and responsibilities are an integral part of

my employment and I will be subject to evaluations of my performance.

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