Substitute Teacher

Position Purpose 

-  Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to serve as a substitute teacher in the absence of the classroom educator.

Essential Functions 

-  Develops and administers assessment techniques and methods to ascertain the particular needs of individual students in reading, writing and mathematics instruction. 

-  Teaches knowledge and skills in letter and word recognition, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary, proper word usage, writing, and mathematics. 

-  Conducts learning activities, incorporating technology and a variety of instructional methods and materials. 

-  Documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; models the necessary skills to perform assignments; and provides feedback to administration and teaching staff regarding student progress, expectations, and goals and objectives. 

-  Continues to acquire professional knowledge.

-  Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for student activities, achievement and attendance for the classroom educator   

Additional Duties 

-  Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

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, copy and fax machines, and telephone. 

Travel Requirements 

-  Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. 

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities 

-  Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. 

-  Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, writing, and mathematics. 

-  Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. 

-  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. 

Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. 

Qualifications Profile 

Education: 

-  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment preferred. 

Experience: 

-  Successful prior teaching/substitute experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.