Substitutes

About the role

Manages student learning in accordance with the goals and directives of the schools and district.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Maintains discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and county policies
• Ensures the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Reports to office upon arrival at school; checks mailbox of absent teacher for materials requiring immediate attention
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible
• Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate
• Organizes students for effective instruction
• Dismisses all students from the classroom before leaving the building
• Completes feedback for the regular classroom teacher through the online absence management program
• Collects and places students' papers in regular teacher's desk
• Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place
• Complies with and supports school and district regulations and policies
• Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/district policies and practices

Requirements

• Candidate must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Candidate must be at least 21 years of age
• Candidate must attend an orientation/training session and complete required District and state credentialing requirements (Background check, Fingerprinting)

Skills

Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students. Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.

Physical Demands/Requirements

Duties performance typically in school settings to include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to 40 pounds may be required. Other physical activities may be required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel.