VCS Substitute Teacher

Maintains Discipline and Classroom Control

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.

Safeguarding Students and Facilities

• Ensures the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Oversee students outside of the classroom including in the hallways, recess, and cafeteria.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Reporting and Communication

• Reports to office upon arrival at school; checks mailbox of absent teacher for materials requiring immediate attention.
• Requests clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.

Lesson Planning and Instruction

• 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.

Building Dismissal and Administrative Tasks

• Dismisses all students from the classroom before leaving the building.
• Completes a Substitute Teacher Report for the regular classroom teacher.
• Collections and places students’ papers in assigned area.
• Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place.

Compliance and Support

• Complies with and supports school and state regulations and policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by administrator(s) in accordance with school/state policies and practices.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawling, stooping, walking, and the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds; Manual dexterity with the use of hands, fingers to feel objects, tools, and controls; Sighted with color, peripheral, near, and far vision; Hearing and speaking; Excellent English communication skills.

Essential Job Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawling, stooping, walking, and the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds; Manual dexterity with the use of hands, fingers to feel objects, tools, and controls; Sighted with color, peripheral, near, and far vision; Hearing and speaking; Excellent English communication skills.

Ministry Requirements

• Maintains Victory protocol, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates integrity.
• Performs and maintains tasks with an appropriate level of confidentiality.
• Models the biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle that is expected of all Victory Team staff members as outlined in the Honor Code and Employee Handbook.
• Fully participates in the life of the church as an active member in good standing with Victory.
• Supports and adheres to the mission, vision, values, and philosophy of Victory.
• Supports and adheres to the leadership of Victory.
• Works well as a team player with leaders, staff, and volunteers.