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.