Substitute Teacher

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

• 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.