Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Non-Certified Media Coordinator

Under limited supervision, performs instructional work with limited decision-making discretion as a temporary educator 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 following the regular teacher's lesson plans, lesson plans developed by the school grade-level PLC, or lesson plans developed in consultation with the school.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrate 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 21st Day Substitutes:
  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Possession of an active NC teaching license.
  • Three years of successful teaching experience preferred.
• Certified Long-term Substitute:
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Possession of active or expired teaching license.
  • Three years of teaching experience preferred.
• 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.

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings.

Pay

• 21st Day Substitute (Certified): Daily Rate.
• Certified Long-term Substitute: $151 per day.
• Non-Certified Long-term Substitute: $129 per day.

Schedule

Full-time, 10 months.

Reports to the School Principal. The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, with the possibility of working at other locations as required.