Substitute Teachers

JOB DESCRIPTION: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

1. Job Goal:

The substitute teacher is responsible for creating an environment, which enables each student to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of his/her regular teacher.

1. Supervised by and reports to:  Building Administrator

1. Payment Rate:     As established by the Board of Education

1. Qualifications:

• Kansas Certificate endorsed as a substitute teacher
• Health Certificate
• Desire to continue career improvement

1. Essential Functions:

• Facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district and building rules and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and community members.
• Understand and support the mission and goals of USD 307.

1. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires stooping, bending and reaching.
• Work in a noisy, crowded environment.

1. General Responsibilities:

• Teach the lesson outlined and described by the absent regular teacher.
• Effectively assess student performance and provide students with effective feedback.
• Establish and maintain appropriate expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Be present in the classroom and available to students when class is in session.
• Assist with supervision of hallways, playgrounds, and parking lots, as requested between classes and before and after school.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Complete the Substitute Teacher’s Report Form and turn in to the building administrator at the end of each teaching day.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.

Ell Saline USD 307

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