26-27 Substitute Teacher

Brentwood School District is a highly rated public education system located in the heart of St. Louis County which includes the City of Brentwood and portions of surrounding areas. The district covers just over two square miles, encompassing suburban neighborhoods, major retail areas, and businesses. Just minutes away from the County seat, major universities, parks, and other community resources, Brentwood offers small community charm with big city resources and attractions. As the "Home of the Eagles," Brentwood School District offers high-quality programs, resources, and opportunities to adapt to the ever-changing needs of students and families. The districts five schools collectively enroll more than 800 students who compete nationally with their peers in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Description JOB/POSITION SUMMARY: Perform the instructional and classroom management processes for teachers who are absent for a day or longer periods of time, in order to ensure students continuous learning, safety and well-being, and academic achievement. REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Executive Director of Human Resources Qualifications EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Must have a minimum of 60 college credit hours or complete the 20-hour training offered by Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)Working on or conferred Bachelors Degree in education is preferredExperience working with youth is preferred Certificates/Licenses Missouri teaching certificate in any subject area or Missouri Substitute Certificate is required Terms of Employment JOB CLASSIFICATION: Certified SHIFT TYPE: Temporary SCHEDULE: Self Determined Schedule based on vacancies SALARY: $130/day vacancies (with substitute certification), $140/day certified vacancies (with teaching certification) BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY: No Essential Duties And Responsibilities INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provides classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plansCreates a safe and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all studentsMaintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assignedMaintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibilityMeets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated and maintains appropriate record keeping of student performance Professional Responsibilities Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by the building principalDemonstrates a sense of professional responsibility and maintains a professional appearance as an example to studentsMaintains confidentiality regarding staff/student informationSupervises students in all areas of the school grounds and off school grounds when involved in school activitiesTakes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilitiesReports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code and school policiesResponds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolutionCommunicates effectively and professionally with parents, staff, students, and community membersCompletes other duties as assigned by building or district administration Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required The requirements described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Communication Skills Ability, both orally and in writing, to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from individuals, administrators, parents, and studentsAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and parents through oral and written communication Mathematical Skills Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts Reasoning Ability Ability to read, analyze, and interpret lesson plans, technical procedures, and textbooksAbility to solve practical problems and address a variety of unexpected situationsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Technical Skills Basic knowledge in use of various digital platforms: Email, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides Other Skills And Abilities Ability to perform duties with awareness of school expectations/requirementsAbility to implement lessons based on school objectives and student needs Physical Requirements Must speak, stand, talk, walk, see, hear, and, sometimes, sit on a regular basisOccasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlOccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to read small printFrequently bend, reach above the head and forward, and use fine motor skills Environmental Conditions The noise level will vary depending on the daily activity. It, at times, is very quiet in the classroom but often, as in the cafeteria and/or school assemblies, is moderate to very loudThe employee must often meet deadlines and must report to class and/or duty assignments on time.The work environment includes inside, and possibly outside areas for supervision purposes All candidates must attach the following documents to your application: Letter of interest, resume, certification (if applicable), and the contact information for at least 3 references (including current or most recent supervisor) EOE. Brentwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or for assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (314) 962-4507 x. 6016 or RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.