Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Substitute Teacher
FLSA: Exempt Professional
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma (Required); and
NDE Teacher Certification; or NDE Substitute Teacher Certification; or
NDE Local Substitute Certificate
REPORTS TO: Building Principal; Superintendent
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Daily/On-Call services for the current school year
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
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Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular Instructor.
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Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
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Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
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Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
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Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, severe storm and tornado warning procedures. Review notes for the day, take attendance and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.
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Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
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Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
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Report for duty 30 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
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Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
- Leave detailed notes for teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
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Other duties as assigned by the Principal or the Central Office.