Substitute Teacher (Grades PK-12)

Providence Competencies

• Maintains a growing relationship with Jesus and consistently participates (e.g. weekly) in a local church or with a local congregation.
• Exhibits unquestionable professionalism anchored in a commitment to continual professional growth and development.
• Demonstrates integrity while fully engaging in the academic, spiritual, and covenant mission of Providence.
• Delivers exemplary customer service by cultivating positive relationships throughout the Providence community.

Standard Hours per Week:  varies
Scheduled Days per Year:  as needed

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Substiture Coordinator and School Principals, perform the instructional and classroom management processes for teachers who are absent for a day or longer periods of time. Their duties include taking attendance, following the lesson plans that are provided, explaining homework, managing student behavior, maintaining classroom cleanliness and assisting with arrival and dismissal routines.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals.
• Assign and explain homework.
• Oversee students outside of the classroom including in the hallways.
• Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times.
• Take attendance and document daily notes.
• Ensure classroom and work is kept clean and orderly.
• Oversee the normal classroom rhythms and activities.
• Compile a report for the teacher for when he/she returns.
• Assists with safety drills and as directed by the Principals.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principals.
Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, and copy machines.

Travel Requirements
None required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile 
FLSA Status:       Non-Exempt