Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant 2026-2027 School Year

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Demonstrate superior judgment when making decisions
• Ability to establish effective and positive rapport with staff and students
• Knowledge of instructional technology
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of student information
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student population including students with special and personal care needs including toileting and feeding
• Ability to travel to multiple job sites with minimal notice

Education and Training

• Educator's License preferred
• High School diploma required

Salary

$113 per day for non-licensed personnel; $130 per day for individuals with an educator's license

Performance Responsibilities

• Reports to main office upon arrival at the school
• Implements prepared lesson plans
• Maintains good order and discipline in classroom that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and county policies
• Completes all necessary records accurately such as attendance, grades, inventories, etc.
• Fulfills all duties and responsibilities of the classroom teacher
• Models and promotes high level of ethical and appropriate behavior
• Monitors student interaction while keeping students on task
• Assists with the needs of all students to include exceptional students
• Ensures the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned
• Maintains classroom arrangement and ensures that all materials and equipment in classroom are used appropriately
• Promotes proper use and care of school property
• Addresses and reconciles minor student conflicts and requests assistance from administration when support is needed in this area
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illness, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonable possible
• Reports any unusual occurrence or event to the principal or designee immediately
• Maintains confidentiality of student information
• Follows all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the school, Board of Education and Superintendent
• Remains at the school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or designee
• Performs other related duties as assigned by school administrator(s)
• Additional expectations will be communicated at each school location based on grade levels, curriculum offerings, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking, including repetitive motions
• Ability to stand in excess of 6 hours
• Ability to lift 15-30 pounds routinely and 30-100 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills
• Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing