Long Term Substitute

Job Description

Job Summary: The long-term substitute is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher who is absent for

an extended period of time. The long-term substitute works the regular hours of the absent classroom

teacher during his/her absence.

Essential Duties

Teaches content and skills in subject area utilizing curriculum designated by BridgePrep Academy and other appropriate learning activities

Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students

Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.

Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting the course standards.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.

Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.

Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.

Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.

Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.

Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Other Duties

Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions