Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher 

Job Summary: To prepare learners to achieve their personal best; continue the learning prescribed for that day; provide direction for each student as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher.

Essential Functions and Performance Responsibilities: (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

1. Report to main office upon arrival at the school building.
2. Arrive on time, according to the work-day hours, clock in, look over substitute plans and prepare for lessons of the day.
3. Familiarize yourself with the building and other teachers who are available to you throughout the day. Don’t hesitate to ask for help. Seeking help will allow you to be more successful in your position.
4. Uphold all District policies, rules and procedures to which regular teachers are subject.
5. Maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures (including classroom management techniques) for the school and classroom to which assigned.
6. Teach the lessons outlined in the substitute plans as prepared by the absent teacher.
7. Maximize the probability of success by:
   1. clearly communicating expectations
   2. adapting for individual learner needs
   3. actively involving students in learning
   4. providing a risk-free, safe environment
8. Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and throughout the building during assigned duties. 
9. Maintain professional relationships. 
10. Provide direction to students in case of emergency.
11. Follow directions given by the regular teacher to conclude your day (process work, tidy room, )
12. Provide feedback to the teacher using the form provided. Include comments on the behavior of students, lessons completed, possible changes made in the plans and why.
13. Provide feedback to the principal, when appropriate.
14. Check out at the main office at the end of your day.  Don't forget to clock out. 
15. If accepting a long-term assignment, you are expected to assume all duties and responsibilities of the full-time teacher (notably: lesson planning, parent communication, report cards, etc.) and to be present on all teacher work days including parent-teacher conferences (evenings) and institute days, unless alternative arrangements are made with the building principal.