Substitute Teacher

**Position Description**

**POSITION TITLE**:Substitute Teacher

FLSA: Exempt Professional

**QUALIFICATIONS**:Verification of 60 college credits from an appropriately accredited college/university

**REPORTS TO**: Asst. Superintendent Human Resources

**TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT**:Daily contracted services for the current school year.

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**:

- Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
- Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular Instructor.
- Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
- Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
- Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
- Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, severe storm and tornado warning procedures. Review notes for the day, take attendance and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.
- Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
- Report for duty 30 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher.

**OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS**:

- Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
- Leave detailed notes for teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
- Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or the Substitute Office