Substitute Teacher-SST Sonterra

Job Description

Job Description

Position:

Substitute

Department/Campus:

Campus

Reports to:

Principal

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Role/ Salary Band:

$150 per day

Job Type

Full Time

Work Hours

Normal School hours

JOB GOAL

Acts in lieu of the regular classroom teacher and performs the duties as assigned by the campus principal, work-location supervisor, or designee.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (preferred)
• Experience working with students (preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Assumes the same responsibilities as a regular classroom teacher for students, equipment, materials and facilities. Performs any special duties the classroom teacher may have.
• Checks the class roll at the time and in the manner designated by the building principal. Records names, dates of absences, and tardiness as instructed.
• Maintains the regular routine of the class and follows as closely as practical the lesson plans of study. Works to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturing and interest of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior conducive to good learning. Maintains a level of discipline in the classroom. Prevents students from leaving the classroom unnecessarily.
• Notifies a neighboring teacher if assistance is needed from the principal’s office.
• Notifies the principal if a student needs medication (only authorized District employees may administer medication).
• Notifies the school office, before leaving campus, of any serious problems experienced during the day.
• Leaves a summary of work covered in each class and other information pertinent to the teacher. Provides documented information on any student(s) who failed to follow classroom rules of conduct and/or failed to complete work assigned.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Reports on time for any assigned duty. Works through the end of stated sub hours.
• Act as an interventionist or tutor if needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for classroom.