Guest Teacher

POSITION TITLE: Substitute Teacher

FLSA: Non-Exempt Professional

QUALIFICATIONS: Degree from an accredited college university (or) Emergency Substitute Certificate

REPORTS TO: Human Resources, Site Principal 

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, and severe storm 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 15 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including the 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 a teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or the HR Office.

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy, Family of Schools:

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring scholars who work to create a better and more peaceful community through intercultural awareness, understanding, and respect. Our scholars will grow as part of a challenging environment that facilitates creativity and fun. Our scholars will be empowered to use their unique talents to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. See what our scholars have to say about us!

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring scholars who work to create a better and more peaceful community through intercultural awareness, understanding, and respect. Our scholars will grow as part of a challenging environment that facilitates creativity and fun. Our scholars will be empowered to use their unique talents to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. See what our scholars have to say about us!