Nettleton School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Teaching the assigned subject and enabling each student to pursue his/her education in the absence of the regular teacher.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least a high school diploma. Prefer 48 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or successful completion of Work Keys assessment.

REPORTS TO

Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibilities:
• Reports to the designated individual upon arrival at the school.
• Reviews with the designated school representative the lesson plans and schedules to be followed.
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Teaches the lesson plans outlined by the regular classroom teacher.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class, during lunch and in other activity periods.
• Maintains maximum supervision of assigned students at all times.
• Reports in writing on the day's activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.
• Requirements:
• Follows all policies, rules and procedures.
• Remains in the building or on school grounds during the hours assigned as a Substitute.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential performance responsibility satisfactorily.

·  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Possesses familiarity with the subject(s) being taught.
• Demonstrates some knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching.
• Possesses ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Possesses the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

·  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer.
• See and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone.
• Possesses the physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds, ability to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and to reach overhead.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Hourly wages according to School Board Pay Plan.

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations.