Substitute Teacher

Position Purpose: To fill in for an absent certified staff member, providing direct supervision for students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions: Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. Provides administration of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. Follows classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. Follows record-keeping procedures to document student attendance, learning and performance. Utilizes classroom behavioral management procedures to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. Copies, distributes and uses educational materials as needed. Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement of IEP objectives. Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.

Additional Duties: Assists students in non-instructional areas, as assigned, such as supervising the student lunch programs, arrival/dismissal duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. May accompany students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment: Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements: Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.