Substitute Teacher

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

Job Function and 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
• Ensure adequate supervision of students and classroom environment to assure health, welfare, and safety of students
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Ensure that the students are never left unattended in the classroom
• 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
• Conduct assigned classes at the times scheduled
• Enforce regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
• Be punctual with all duties
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials as appropriate to supplement presentation of lessons
• Maintain current contact information on file with the Human Resource Department

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