Substitute Teacher

Position Description POSITION TITLE: Substitute Teacher FLSA: Exempt Professional QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma/GED At least 20 yrs of age REPORTS TO: Human Resources TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Daily contracted services for the current school year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.

* Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular Instructor.

* Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.

* Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

* Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.

* Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, severe storm and tornado warning procedures.

Review notes for the day, take attendance and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.

* Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). * Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances.

Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.

* Report for duty 30 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: * Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.

* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

* Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.

* Leave detailed notes for teacher on any issues experienced during the day.

* Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or the Substitute Office