Description

Responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches scheduled classes. Prepares a writing summary of work completed.

• Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher.

• Follows the teacher’s written lesson plans. Consults with the Division Head or Department Head and/or staff to resolve questions and/or concerns.

• Complies with all building procedures and schedules. Promotes the proper use and care of School property.

• Makes the absent teacher aware of special situations or issues encountered.

• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.

• Implements effective student management procedures. Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code. Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administrator.

• Develops and maintains a positive learning environment.

• Works cooperatively with staff and parents.

• Incorporates the effective use of available technology.

• Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.

• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

• Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.

• Supervises non-classroom duties when assigned.

• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.

• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Must hold a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. 
• Must be able to function in a technology rich classroom, which may include – but not limited to – laptop/LCD/Apple TV and iPads.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment. 
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.