Substitute Teacher

Classification: Certified

Pay

$170 per full day; $85 per half day

Job Goal

The substitute classroom teacher will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum standards and objectives into meaningful learning experiences through classroom instruction and indirectly through special area assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Arizona Department of Education issued Substitute PreK-12 certification, or ADE issued Standard Teaching Certificate
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint clearance card

Responsibilities

• Serve to continue learning while the classroom teacher is absent, aligning with the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students within the district curriculum
• Use effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives
• Monitor and assess student progress to provide feedback regularly to students and their classroom teacher
• Communicate aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior
• Implement reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner
• Provide each student with the opportunity to develop their potential in personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image, and other life skills
• Promote and follow the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations, and administrative procedures
• Communicate concerns and ideas through appropriate channels in a positive, professional, and ethical manner
• Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
• Assume individual responsibilities assigned by the principal/supervisor, including committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other professional assignments
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce material and skills
• Use effective basic strategies for the management of behavior
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of computers, software, and applications
• Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or school site
• Perform all related duties as directed in a safe and prudent manner

Core Values

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and community members
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to district and school rules and procedures
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.