TITLE:                                 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

REPORTS TO:                   SCHOOL DIRECTOR

JOB PURPOSE:  To enable each student to pursue his/her education as smoothly and

and completely as possible in the absence of his/her regular teacher.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

1. Reports in a timely manner to the designated administrative office and staff upon arrival the school site.
2. Reviews all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day as provided by appropriate supervisor.
3. Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and the classroom to which assigned.
4. Teaches the lesson (s) outlined and described in the substitute teacher’s plan as prepared by the absent teacher or School Director.
5. Consults as appropriate with the School Director or other appropriate supervisor before initiating any teaching or other procedures not previously specified in the substitute teacher plan.
6. Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavior in assigned classes and in any other supervisory assignments.
7. Reports on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each teaching day per the routines established by the school.
8. Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
9. Performs such other related tasks and assumes such other related responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the School Director as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A High School Diploma, Associative Degree or higher or as required by local regulation from an accredited college or university. Alternatively, a vocational substitute instructor must have a minimum of six (6) years in the trade or occupation.
2. A proven ability to work in a polite and friendly manner with a variety of constituencies including parents, students, and staff.
3. Prior experience or formal training in working with “at-risk” students preferred.
4. Experience in effectively handling conflict
5. Must possess a sense of humor.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the company may find appropriate and acceptable.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incident to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate

individuals with disabilities. 

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimal levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

NORMAL WORKING HOURS AND DAYS:

As needed, as designated by the school site hours of operation and the Student Academic Calendar for the location.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

2. Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EVALUATION:                                                 

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with procedures established by the district on the evaluation of support personnel.

JOB DESCRIPTION

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

I have read the Substitute Teacher job description and understand the job requirements and expectations.

ALL applicants must apply online. PLEASE DO NOT SEND RESUMES by mail, fax or email. Please apply at rmaschools.org