Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Non-Certified
General Definition of Work
The long-term substitute teacher, under limited supervision, performs instructional work with limited decision-making discretion serving as a temporary educator who is responsible for operating a safe, orderly and positive classroom environment while the regular classroom teacher position is anticipated to be vacant for 6 or more months. The long-term substitute must effectively manage the classroom and provide instruction for students following the regular teacher's lesson plans, lesson plans developed by the school grade-level PLC or lesson plans s/he develops in consultation with the school. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the school principal.
Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status: Full-time, 10 months
21st Day Substitute: Certified Daily Rate Certified Long-term Substitute: $151 per day
Non-Certified Long-term Substitute: $129 per day
Reports To: School Principal
Place of Work: The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Provide meaningful instruction to students
- Review and implement regular classroom routines, procedures, lesson plans and instructional strategies
- Participate in grade-level meetings, faculty meetings, student intervention teams and other committees normally assigned to a regular classroom teacher
- Establish and maintain a safe and orderly learning environment for all students
- Take reasonable measures to protect students, facilities, and materials
- Communicate clearly and effectively to students, families, and school personnel
- Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses or any breach of the district's Code of Student Conduct to the school administration as soon as possible
- Willingness to substitute in any grade level or course as assigned by the school
- Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of lesson plan development
- Knowledge of and ability to implement classroom management strategies
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards
- Skilled in communication, both verbal and written
- Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Ability to solve problems by utilizing sound judgment
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships; work collaboratively within and across departments, external agencies, and the public
- Ability to respond appropriately to situations while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor
- Ability to use or learn specialized tools, equipment, or software
- Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate programs
- Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
Education and Experience
- Minimum for 21st Day Substitutes: Bachelors' Degree
Possession of an active NC teaching license
Three years successful teaching experience preferred - Minimum for Certified Long-term Substitute: Bachelor's degree
Possession of active or expired teaching license
Three years teaching experience preferred - Minimum for Non-Certified Long-term Substitute: High School diploma
At least one or more successful years working in an educational environment supervising children preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience