Elementary Paraprofessional Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Job Goal: To encourage student progress, and manage the learning environment in the absence of the full-time teacher

About the Role

Reports To: Principal

Responsibilities

• Assume duties of the regular classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules
• Implement existing lesson plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of academic time, and motivates students to learn and participate
• Instruct students regarding a variety of classroom topics/courses of instruction, as determined by the classroom teacher's lesson plans
• Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the classroom teacher's lesson plans
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Address the various learning styles of students accordingly
• Maintain classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with i3 Academy policies and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Adequately supervise students and classroom environment to assure health, welfare, and safety of students
• Report student injury, accidents, illness, and discipline problems to school personnel immediately
• Seek assistance if serious or disruptive student behavior problems occur
• Report to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials and schedule of classes, and at the end of the school day to return materials
• Interact in a cooperative and professional manner with students, parents, and school personnel
• Maintain student and school personnel confidentiality
• Use proper discipline techniques so that there is never physical contact with a student
• Come to assigned classes at the times scheduled
• Enforce regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials as appropriate to supplement presentation of lessons
• Maintain current contact information on tile with the Human Resource Department

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma
• Completed Background Clearance
• Related experience working in a school or with children preferred
• At least a valid Alabama Substitute Teacher License

Skills

• Ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to maintain a calm and organized demeanor
• Knowledge of educational standards and curriculum

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Eligible Retirement Systems of Alabama
• Health insurance and benefits

Pay

Note: After ten (10) days in the SAME teaching assignment, the role changes into a long-term assignment. From day eleven (11) in the SAME assignment, assuming all responsibilities of the teaching role, until the end of the assignment, the pay shall be doubled that of the daily rate of pay for a substitute teacher. At that point, the job description becomes that of full time teacher including but not limited to the responsibility to develop lesson plans; devise, administer, and grade tests and assignments; participate in parent-teacher conferences; perform assigned duties, and attend school-related functions.

Schedule

Part-time, On-site

Primary Physical Demands

• See on a continuous basis within less than a few feet away and more than a few feet away
• Hear on a continuous basis within less than a few feet away and more than a few feet away
• Speak frequently and clearly
• Transition from various positions: standing, sitting, walking, kneeling or crouching. On a rare occasion it may be necessary to move quickly, walk/run in a drill or emergency situation
• Reach, lift, carry, push, pull objects up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Agility to operate computer and other digital hardware
• Dexterity of hands and fingers for word processing

Typical Work Environment

Academic and professional for all ages

Primarily indoors with varying temperatures

Noise level is generally moderate

Access to telecommunications