26/27 SY : Amarillo Substitute Teacher Pool

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports in a timely manner to the designated administrative office and staff upon arrival the school site.
• Reviews all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day as provided by appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and the classroom to which assigned.
• Teaches the lesson(s) outlined and described in the substitute teacher’s plan as prepared by the absent teacher or School Director.
• 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.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavior in assigned classes and in any other supervisory assignments.
• Reports on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each teaching day per the routines established by the school.
• Fulfills all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• 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

• A High School Diploma, Associate's 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.
• A proven ability to work in a polite and friendly manner with a variety of constituencies including parents, students, and staff.
• Prior experience or formal training in working with “at-risk” students preferred.
• Experience in effectively handling conflict.
• Must possess a sense of humor.

General Information

• 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.