Substitute Teacher

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Affords the responsibilities for instructing classes when a teacher is absent
• Affords all other responsibilities for that teacher during the time the teacher is absent
• Prepares lesson plans with assistance, as directed by an administrator, when lesson plans are not available in the classroom
• Maintains appropriate records including checking test papers, recording grades, student assignments for homework, projects and the necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for a teacher who is absent
• Provides assistance for students who need special help on those days when no teacher is absent
• Provides for individualized and small group assistance for students as indicated by lesson plans

Qualification Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: 36 semester hours at an accredited institution or DESE approved 20 hour training program
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Missouri Substitute Teaching certificate required
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic Algebra and Geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee will occasionally sit and walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally push and/or move up to 10 pounds such as a TV/VCR cart. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee continuously interacts with the public and other staff and occasionally meets multiple demands from several people.