Substitutes - PreK to 12

General Job Description

Substitute teachers are hired to perform instructional duties in the absence of the teacher or assist the teacher in the absence of the EA. Once you apply for this position, HR will conduct past employer reference checks. Once that process has been successfully completed, you will receive a welcome email from the Human Resources Substitute Coordinator with instructions on how to proceed with the hiring process.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting
• Standing
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Moving about the room or school
• Reaching
• Squatting
• Kneeling
• Prolonged typing
• Physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal
• Moving light furniture

Qualifications

• Minimum Education requirement: High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate
• Four hours of classroom observation at all school levels - instructions will be provided
• 10-Print Electronic Fingerprint Background Check - $59.00 Debit or Credit (non-refundable)
• Scheduled at the time of on-boarding appointment
• Hold a valid New Mexico substitute teaching license - $50.00 Debit or Credit (non-refundable) - Please do not try to apply for license prior to onboarding appointment
• Instructions on how to apply online will be shared during on-boarding
• 18 years of age for grades PreK - 8 and 21 years of age for grades 9-12

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow instructional lesson plans left by the teacher
• Maintain classroom management for a safe environment
• Follow the code of ethics
• Be a good role model for students
• Work as a member of the school team
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with staff, parents and students
• Keep all information confidential
• Be prompt and courteous
• Dress and act professionally
• Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the principal

Equipment/Technology

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

Work Environment

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. Duty assignments before and after the bell might be required.

Terms of Employment

• Daily rate and work calendar established yearly by the district
• Substitutes are required to take assignments a minimum of three days a month to be considered active
• Unless a resignation is received, employment will automatically roll to the next school year
• Substitutes are not eligible for unemployment benefits during holiday breaks or summer break
• They are hired as an at will employee and may be discharged at any time without cause

Pay

• High School to 30 College Credits - 125.00 per day
• 31 to 59 College Credits - 148.00 per day
• 60+ College Credits (regardless of degree level) - 165.00 per day
• NM Certified Teachers - 197.00 per day