Full Time Substitute Teacher
Cascade Public Schools District 3 & B · Cascade, MT · 6 mo ago
Education$17/hrFull-time
Essential Functions
- Serve as a flexible, district-wide substitute, filling in wherever needed on any given day with no set schedule.
- Assume the responsibilities of certified and classified staff members in their absence, including but not limited to:
- Classroom Instruction – Deliver lessons, supervise students, manage classroom behavior, and support student learning.
- Paraprofessional/Aide Support – Assist students individually or in small groups, reinforce instruction, and provide supervision.
- Office/Clerical Support – Perform tasks such as answering phones, filing, data entry, and other general office duties.
- Food Service – Assist in the preparation, serving, and cleanup of school meals in the kitchen/cafeteria.
- Custodial Support – Assist with cleaning, sanitizing, or general maintenance tasks as directed.
- Transportation Support – Serve as a bus aide to help ensure student safety during transport.
- Maintain a safe, orderly, and positive environment in all settings.
- Communicate and collaborate with administrators, teachers, and staff to ensure continuity of operations and student support.
- Adapt quickly to varying job assignments, environments, and student/staff needs.
Desired Minimum Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior experience working with children, in schools, or in related fields (education, childcare, food service, custodial, clerical, etc.) preferred but not required.
- Flexibility and willingness to work across multiple departments and job functions as assigned.
- Ability to quickly adapt to different tasks, supervisors, and expectations on a daily basis.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
- Ability to handle stressful situations, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism in diverse settings.
- Consistent attendance and reliability are essential.
Preferred Qualifications
- (not Required)
- An associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or teaching certificate.
- Previous experience in classroom instruction or student supervision.
Equipment Used
- Variety of electronic and technology devices, copier, kitchen equipment, custodial tools, and other job-specific equipment as needed.
Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside (classroom, office, kitchen, buses and custodial/maintenance areas) but may be assigned to outside activities.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand; twist at neck, bend at waist; kneel.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.
- May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds.
Mental/Motor Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work.
- The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another).
- Guidance and reinforcement are usually available.
- The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity.