Long Term High School English Substitute

Salary: Classified- $105 per day
Certified -$115 per day
A bonus will be given each month if you work 10 full days or more. $100 for 10-14 full daysworked;anadditional$100 for 15 full days or more worked.

Being a substitute withMeridian Technical Charter High School/WestAda School District is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students and your community. Every day brings the chance to inspire learning provide support and help create a positive consistent environment for students to thrive. Whetheryourestepping into a classroom for a day or building lasting connections over time your role is vital in shaping young minds and supporting educators. Substitutes are valued members of the West Ada team and this role offers a rewarding way to serve your community while making a difference in the lives of students. For more information about becoming a Substitute Teacher go toSubstitutes West Ada School District

If you have any questions please contact Craig Miller: or

PURPOSE
A Substitute Teacher is to support the delivery of instruction of the students of West Ada School District by replacing teachers and/or paraprofessionals in the classrooms when they are not available.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
To support student learning by providing instruction and classroom management in the absence of the regular teacher and/or paraprofessional.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Report to the building secretary at the beginning of the day.

Review the information in the sub folders provided by the office and absent teacher for all plans and schedules to be followed during the instructional 4 weeks will be provided. After that the substitute will be required to build lesson based on provided scope sequence and provided materials.

Maintainas fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.

Instruct students by following the plan left by the absent teacher. This instruction may includelecturedemonstration discussions projects practical activities experimentsassignmentsand other methods.

Grade and record grades for student work.

Communicate with parents as needed.

Consult asappropriate withthe building principal administration or department head beforeinitiatingany instruction or other procedures not specified in the absent teachers plans.

Supervise students andassistin upholding and enforcing all policies procedures and rules of the district and school.

Follow the absent teachers rules for classroom management and disciplineobservestudentconductandmaintainclassroom order and discipline addressobservedinappropriate student conduct both within the classroom and in other school settings and confer with the administrationin order toresolve inappropriate student conduct.

Perform all other duties that are the responsibility of the absent teacher or paraprofessional including but not limited to recess and lunch duty.

Learn and effectively use classroom technology tools including logging in to all necessary district systems and platforms to support instructional activities and student engagement during the substitute teaching period.

Follows all policies procedures and rules of the district and school.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic instructional methods and strategies appropriate for a K-12 classroom environment.
• Classroom management techniques and behavior reinforcement strategies.
• School and district policies procedures and routines.
• Student safety protocols and supervision practices.
• Basic functions of classroom technology and instructional tools.
• Effective communication principles and professional conduct in educational settings.

Ability to:

• Follow implement and develop lesson plans following scope and sequence provided by the absent teacher with fidelity.
• Maintain classroom order and ensure a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Upholdschool-widepolicies and expectations consistently.
• Adapt to a variety of grade levels subjects and student needs.
• Supervise students in various settings including classrooms hallways recess and lunch periods.
• Communicate effectively with students parents staff and administrators.
• Exercise sound judgment flexibility and professionalism in unfamiliar situations.
• Log into andnavigate district technology systems to support student learning.
• Follow daily schedules and routines as outlined in substitute folders.
• Collaborate with school staff when clarification or support is needed.
• Demonstrate integrityingenuityand inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computers andappropriate software.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed workscheduleto conduct job responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Preference for people with English endorsement or background.
• Preference for people with or earning a teaching certificate and/or relevant experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older for classified/para positions and elementary certified teaching positions and 20years of age or older for secondary certified teaching positions.
• High school diploma or GEDequivalency.
• If you have had no teaching experience in a classroom you mustpurchaseand complete an online training course as assigned by the Substitute Placement Office.
• Must attend the West Ada Substitute Orientation Class.

To maintain this position substitute teachers must accept a minimum of one substitute assignment per month.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities with or without reasonable accommodation whichpermitsthe employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and inperson;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation with or without reasonable accommodation whichpermitsthe employee tocomprehendwritten work and assessments prepare and review documents and organize documents andmaterials;
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation whichpermitsthe employee to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and tooperatea computer and officeequipment;
• Sufficient personal mobilityflexibilityand balance with or without reasonable accommodation whichpermitsthe employee to work in an office environment lifting or moving objects that weigh up to 25lbs.;
• Job tasks require with or without reasonable accommodation climbing stooping kneeling crouching reaching pushing pulling lifting typing and grasping.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

• If you are chosen for thispositionyour employment with theDistrictwould be at will. Employment at Will means that the employee or theDistrictmayterminatethe employment relationship with or without cause and with or without notice at any time.
• As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho