Substitute Teacher Middle / Elementary School

Job Summary

Teaching Substitute Teacher Start date: Immediately upon completion of hiring procedures Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal. No benefits will be offered. Daily Rate: Substitute teachers are paid a daily rate. $180 per day or $90 for 4 hours or less Reports to: Middle School or Elementary Principal as designated Position Summary: A substitute teacher is utilized on an "as needed" basis with the understanding that he/she manages the assigned classroom with the goal of fulfilling the lesson plans and directives of the regular teacher.

Major Responsibilities: LESSON PLANS:

• The substitute teacher should receive lesson plans detailing the curriculum for the day(s) on which they will have charge of the class. Substitutes are encouraged to follow the lesson plans as closely as possible to maintain consistency of learning in the classroom. If a particular lesson is not taught or completed, as directed by the classroom teacher, it is important to communicate that through a note.
• A substitute may grade assignments as time allows but no grades are to be recorded nor should papers be handed back to the students unless the classroom teacher has left specific directions to do so.
• A substitute should never assign extra homework beyond what the classroom teacher has left to be assigned. TEACHER DUTIES:
• A substitute should consult the duty roster and/or the teacher’s lesson plans to see if they will be responsible for any duties during their stay as a substitute. If a substitute is unclear of his/her duties it is best to check with the appropriate principal or a neighboring classroom teacher. POLICIES FOR STUDENT ILLNESS, INJURY, SENDING STUDENTS TO THE OFFICE, ETC:
• Any student who does not feel well should be sent to the health office accompanied by a fellow student.
• Students should never be sent to the office without a pass from the teacher.
• Band-Aids are provided in the classroom for minor injuries. All others should be sent directly to the heal Requirements / Qualifications Resume Proof of Valid CA Teacher Credential