Position Purpose 

A Substitute Teacher, or Sub, teaches and supervises students if their regular teacher is unable to lead class.  

Essential Functions and Duties 

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  Foster a classroom environment in accordance with the school’s mission: To provide a holistic college preparatory education in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. 

  
  

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  Maintains discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies. 

  
  

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  Ensures adequate supervision to assure the spiritual development, health, welfare, and safety of all students. 

  
  

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  Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 

  
  

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  Reports to the office upon arrival at school for substitute duties, requirements for the day, and checkout keys, badge, and laptop if applicable. 

  
  

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  If applicable, return keys, badge, and laptop issued to the office at the end of each day. 

  
  

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  Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as possible. 

  
  

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  Implements provided lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner, which motivates students to learn and participate. 

  
  

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  Organizes students for effective instruction. 

  
  

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  Dismisses all students from the classroom before leaving the building. 

  
  

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  Participates in dismissal duties of the regular teacher.  

  
  

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  Submits notes to the regular classroom teacher reporting on the day’s activities.  

  
  

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  Collects students’ papers at the end of each day. 

  
  

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  Ensure classroom is locked and secure at the end of each day. 

  
  

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  Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to the proper place. 

  
  

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  Long-term substitutes will develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher’s past lesson plans.  In addition, substitutes may be expected to attend regular staff meetings. 

  
  

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  Adhere to the Student Protection Policy (SPP) procedures and trainings. 

  
  

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  Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the school. 

  
  

Qualifications 

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  Bachelor’s degree preferred. 

  
  

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  Experience working with children in an educational setting.  

  
  

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  Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.  

  
  

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  Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Google. 

  
  

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  Serve as a Christian role model. 

  
  

Physical Requirements and Work Environment  

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  Works in an environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts. 

  
  

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  May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.  

  
  

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  Use close and distance vision.  

  
  

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  May stand for extended periods of time.  

  
  

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  Works primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment.  

  
  

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  Lift to 30 lbs. 

  
  

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  Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written). 

  
  

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  Ability to instruct and model desirable skills and attitude. 

  
  

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  Ability to remain productive and maintain control under stress.  

  
  

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  Ability to maintain a clear focus on a positive student experience. 

  
  

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  Part-time, seasonal position. 

  
  

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  Regular substitute pay is $90.00/day and $45.00/half day. 

  
  

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  Long-term substitute pay is $100.00/day and $50.00/half day. 

  
  

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  Substitute jobs are accepted by the substitute through Liberty’s substitute system. 

  
  

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  Refer to Substitute Handbook for schedules.