Substitute Teacher - Newberry Community School

The Substitute Teacher

The Substitute Teacher provides classroom instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. This position is responsible for implementing lesson plans, managing student behavior, ensuring student safety, and supporting educational continuity throughout the school day.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow written lesson plans and instructions.
• Ability to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Ability to effectively manage student behavior.
• Ability to ensure student safety and well-being.
• Ability to document classroom activities and student progress.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive, safe, and respectful classroom environment.
• Implement lesson plans and instructional activities prepared by the absent teacher.
• Provide instruction to students in assigned subject areas.
• Maintain established classroom routines and procedures.
• Monitor and manage student behavior in a fair and consistent manner.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Administer assessments as directed.
• Review daily plans and schedules with the building administrator or designee.
• Consult with the building administrator before implementing procedures not specified in lesson plans.
• Supervise students during assigned instructional and non-instructional periods.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation as required by law, school policy, and administrative procedures.
• Auxiliary duties as assigned.
• Follow all school policies, rules, and procedures.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a classroom setting and may involve standing, walking, monitoring student activities, and supervising students in various school environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable performance of essential job functions, unless doing so causes undue hardship. Applicants requiring accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.

Veterans’ Preference

Eligible veterans and their spouses may receive preference in accordance with applicable state law and organizational policy.

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, employment verification, and any other screenings required by law or organizational policy.

Drug-Free Workplace

The organization is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as allowed by law and policy.