Full-Time Substitute Teacher SY 2025/26

Full-Time Substitute Teacher 

Job Description

Purpose: To create an encouraging learning environment for students while their regular Teacher is absent- the Full-Time  Substitute Teacher will need to effectively manage and instruct the class- from taking attendance to tidying up the classroom after the students have left. To respond to students` individual needs and abilities- the full-time substitute teacher must work closely with other staff and the district administration.  The Full-Time Substitute Teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate students` personal- social- and intellectual development in the absence of the regular Teacher. The Full-Time Substitute Teacher may also support classrooms that- for whatever reason- do not have the required amount of classified support- which could include special education classrooms or Pre-K classrooms.  

Reports To:    Assistant Superintendent of Student Services & Building Principal

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

Salary:  Daily Rate $225.00 per day under a Classified Employee Contract

Required Qualifications: 

• Must hold a valid Kansas Emergency Substitute Teaching License- Standard Substitute License- or Teaching License
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the District Office (after an employment offer is made)
• Flexibility and critical-thinking skills
• Patience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor`s degree or higher- preferably in education
• Basic computer skills with a preference for Google Classroom and/or similar instructional platform experience
• Articulate and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and instruct students of all ages
• General knowledge of several subjects
• Ability to adapt plans to specific classrooms

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully- an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:

• Follows lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
• Manages the classroom effectively to encourage student participation- minimize distractions- and maintain a positive learning environment
• Adapts teaching methods to fit the needs of each student
• Supervises and instructs students onsite- inside and outside of the classroom- including in the halls- on the playground- and in the cafeteria
• Provides bus/car loop supervision
• Provides onsite and remote assignments based on the available lesson plans
• Facilitates the personal- social- and intellectual development of students
• Maintains a positive learning environment and responds to the individual educational needs of students
• Ensures all activities conform to District guidelines
• Communicates and works effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district community
• Reacts to change in an instructional and productive manner and handles other tasks as assigned
• Works with technology/computer systems
• Supervises- directs- and motivates students
• Model commitment and dedication to work
• Works independently and without supervision and completes work in an efficient manner
• For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular Teacher`s past lesson plans
• Regular and consistent attendance at work

General Responsibilities: 

• Ability to implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular Instructor
• Ability to motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback
• Ability to demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for individual differences
• Ability to set high expectations for student achievement and behavior
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive climate for learning through appropriate classroom management
• Ability to observe and follow all school district policies during all activities
• Ability to keep student information and records confidential
• Ability to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other Administrative Staff

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to enter data into a computer and to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels- outdoors- and on the telephone
• Ability to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in typical classrooms- outdoors- and on the telephone
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height
• Ability to bend- stoop- sit on the floor- climb stairs- walk- and reach overhead

Terms of Employment: At-will employment.

Evaluation: Performance evaluations under the Board`s policy and the Classified Employee Handbook

Ft Leavenworth USD 207 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment- hiring- training- or promoting based on race- color- religion- national origin or ancestry- sex- age- disability- veteran status- genetic information- sexual orientation- gender identity or any other legally protected status under local- state or federal law.

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