Substitute Teacher

Job Title: Substitute Teacher

Job Classification: Non-Licensed Instructional

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Schedule: School Calendar / 8:00am-4:00pm

General Description:

Provide classroom coverage as assigned when the regular teachers are absent. The substitute must be confident teaching a wide range of developmental age groups from Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and licensure in elementary education is strongly preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Flexible and willing to adapt to change at short notice
• Ability to teach day to day assignments or long-term positions such as maternity leave or long term illness
• Uses initiative to solve problems when they arise and is willing to make decisions based on the best interest of students
• Experience in curriculum and assessment development
• Recent and relevant professional development
• Ability to communicate well with elementary school students
• A strong ability to communicate with parents, while understanding the approach to communication may vary according to the developmental needs of students within the grade level being taught.
• Willingness to help supervise extra-curricular activities
• A positive attitude and wants to be part of a close community and able to contribute in positive ways to the culture of the school.
• Expertise in building active, collaborative classroom programs which encourage problem solving, critical thinking skills, and which develop a sense of classroom community and trust
• Solid understanding of elementary school organization, programs and students
• A proven ability to differentiate instruction and integrate learning
• Ability to quickly adjust to different specials (Art, PE, Music, Technology) and grade levels. Can take over classes with little advance notice. Improvises lessons in emergency situations where the teacher is unable to provide lesson plans.
• If no coverage is needed, the Substitute will assist other classroom teachers or what building administration deems necessary.

School Activities

• The School Substitute may be required to attend and/or participate in such other activities as directed by the Administrator such as: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Competency in the administration and interpretation of academic ability testing
• Ability to use technology for documentation and preparation of professional materials
• Ability to teach and assist students in the use of computer applications
• Ability to communicate assessment results, in written and oral forms, to parents and professionals
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate behavior plans for use in general and special education settings
• Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, and maintain schedule flexibility