Substitute Teacher-SST Discovery

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (preferred) 
• Experience working with students (preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Assumes the same responsibilities as a regular classroom teacher for students, equipment, materials and facilities. Performs any special duties the classroom teacher may have. 
• Checks the class roll at the time and in the manner designated by the building principal. Records names, dates of absences, and tardiness as instructed. 
• Maintains the regular routine of the class and follows as closely as practical the lesson plans of study. Works to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. 
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturing and interest of the students. 
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. 
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior conducive to good learning. Maintains a level of discipline in the classroom. Prevents students from leaving the classroom unnecessarily. 
• Notifies a neighboring teacher if assistance is needed from the principal’s office. 
• Notifies the principal if a student needs medication (only authorized District employees may administer medication). 
• Notifies the school office, before leaving campus, of any serious problems experienced during the day. 
• Leaves a summary of work covered in each class and other information pertinent to the teacher. Provides documented information on any student(s) who failed to follow classroom rules of conduct and/or failed to complete work assigned. 
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. 
• Reports on time for any assigned duty. Works through the end of stated sub hours. 
• Act as an interventionist or tutor if needed. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. 
• Ability to organize special programs for classroom.