Guest Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Responsible for ensuring continuity of instruction and classroom management in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited four-year college or university; and
• Valid Arizona teacher or substitute certificate.

Instructional Responsibilities

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of District curriculum goals;
• Implements lessons and activities provided by classroom teacher to meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students;
• Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner; and
• Maintains a positive feeling tone during lessons.

Classroom Management and Organizational Responsibilities

• Maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students;
• Complies with enforcing and implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct;
• Enforces rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner; and
• Consistently expects students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

Professional Responsibilities

• Implements by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives;
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, administrative regulation;
• Cooperates with other members of the staff;
• Maintains confidentiality in all areas, except where required by law;
• Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to student activities, student supervision or other assignments;
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the time designated;
• Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school sponsored activities;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
• Analyzes the special needs for at-risk students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as required;
• Maintains a classroom environment that is cognizant of the dignity of the teacher, students and other staff;
• Maintains a manner that seeks positive solutions in actions with others and is efficient and effective in duties despite stressful and/or contentious situations; and
• Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner.