Long-Term SPED Substitute Teachers

Daily/On-Call Rate: $180.00/day

Long Term Rate: $200.00/day (after 15 days in the same assignment)

Position Title:Substitute Teacher

Classification:Certified Non-exempt

Immediate Supervisor:Site Principal

Terms of Employment:Daily timesheet

Position Overview

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher who is absent for an extended period

of time or for a position that is vacant. The Substitute Teacher works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher

including but not limited to assigned duties within the work day. The day-to-day can vary from teaching opportunities to

roles in the front office administration clerical work test proctoring and supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Maintains the confidentiality of student and school personnel information in accordance with District policy an law.
2. Follows District policy for maintaining a professional demeanor and appearance as an example to students.
3. Maintains a positive learning environment and ensures classroom procedures that fosters a safe and respectful climate for all students and staff.
4. Ensures that learning is appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
5. Ensures the adequate supervision to assure the health welfare and safety of all students.
6. Follows participates and leads students in all safety and evacuation drills and events.
7. Reports to front office upon arrival at school and secures substitute identification credentials and keys; checks mailbox of absent teacher in an effort to know of any issues of immediate import or attention; requests clarification of school rules and procedures from the front office personnel if necessary.
8. Reports all student injuries accidents illnesses and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
9. Consults and collaborate with peer teachers to seek information or clarification regarding attendance procedures lesson objectives daily schedule materials and equipment location usage and daily duties.
10. Implements lesson plans while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate and organizes and groups students for effective instruction.
11. Attends to all non-teaching duties as assigned (i.e. lunch duty recess duty crosswalk duty etc.).
12. Ensure a sustainable relationship with parents pupils school personnel and members of the public by communicating in a confidential polite and refined manner.
13. Participates in administering testing in accordance with District and school procedures.
14. Collects and places students work assignments in storage according to regular teachers and/or Principal directions.
15. Follows all dismissal procedures ensures that all instructional materials and classroom equipment are in orderly condition and prepares a daily substitute report concerning progress and issues of note for the regular classroom teacher before leaving the building.
16. Returns substitute identification credentials and keys to the main office before signing out for the day.
17. Performs other assigned and related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/district or state policies and practices.

Licenses or Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Education preferred
• A valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• A valid Arizona Substitute Teacher Certificate

Experience

• Experience teaching or completion of appropriate substitute teaching training program preferred
• Experience working with or volunteering in a school setting preferred
• Enrolled in a teacher preparation program

Skills Knowledge & Abilities

• Must be able to communicate and follow written directions not limited to but including lesson plans
• Establish effective and professional working relationships with staff students and community
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies
• Ability to exercise confidentiality in handling sensitive information
• Effective organizational skills and attention to detail
• Supervisory and leadership skills

Working Environment

• The working environment is in person in a normal school setting; the noise level ranges from quiet to loud but is usually moderate.
• The playground setting can include exposure to dirt dust and extreme seasonal temperatures.
• Able to adjust the daily schedule based on student and school needs.

Time Commitment/Payout Information

• Substitutes are required to work the full work day 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. When working a half day daily substitutes may be excused early at the discretion of the school Principal.
• Substitutes are required to sign and submit a timesheet to the front office Administrative Assistant in order to receive pay for days subbed. Always review your timesheet for accuracy prior to signing.
• Substitutes are not eligible for work beyond/overtime unless approved in advance by the school Principal.

Acknowledgment Mission & Vision

RESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. An employees contribution is not

limited to the above assigned duties and responsibilities. Therefore this position description is designed to describe the

general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be an

exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required of employees who hold this position. It is our expectation that

every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the districts mission

vision and goals.

District Mission

Preparing Students for College and Advanced Careers Through Rigorous STEM2 Academic Programs

District Vision

To create a high caliber and rigorous private school education withing a public-school setting.

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