Substitute Teacher

Description: Connally ISD is seeking motivated individuals to assist in managing the day to day activites of a classroom in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher. As a substitute, you have the flexibility to desginate your schedule around your personal calendar. In addition, you have the option to select the campuses/grade levels you are interestd in working as a substitute.

Job Summary

Contributes to student learning, growth, and advancement. Demonstrates familiarity with multiple subject area(s) and displays an inclination for developing competency across the curriculum. Maintains a positive mindset toward student learning, teaching practice, and personal/collective professional development. Demonstrates a high degree of self-efficacy and holds themselves accountable for learner outcomes and advocates for their students.

Works efficiently within existing learning structures and believes in the capability of their students to excel. Facilitates problem-solving. Serves as a role-model to students. Invests in the learners’ well-being, health, and safety. Demonstrates ability to learn and convey a variety of subject matters quickly, while adhering to school processes and protocols.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Education or related field Recent teaching experience or other activity in area of primary instruction Preferred knowledge of current instructional strategies preferred Previous experience teaching is a plus Teaching credentials a major plus Substitute skills: Knowledge of instructional methods appropriate for students at the respective grade level Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines; manage small and large groups of students in a classroom environment; and communicate effectively with students, including on potentially sensitive topics Working familiarity with assistive technologies; internet and email systems; and word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software Familiarity with computers (PC and Apple) and their use in instruction to enhance student learning Working knowledge of various office and video equipment Selection Procedure: Applicants are required to pay a fee to be fingerprinted and must complete a substitute training course prior to employment.