Non-Certified Substitute Teacher

POSITION: Non-Certified Substitute Teacher

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-7, in accordance with Kanawha County Substitute Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Human Resources Department in coordination with building administrators.

JOB SUMMARY: The substitute will assume and carryout the daily duties/activities of the regular teacher by providing instruction, classroom management, and support for students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report directly to the school office to sign in with the secretary and clock in
• Plan to arrive early if possible to pick up and review the lesson plan and your assignments for the day
• Ask questions if you are not familiar with the location or position
• Take attendance according to school procedures
• Follow the lesson plans and normal schedule as closely as possible
• Be flexible as assignments may change throughout the day
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity and interests of the students
• Work with individuals, small groups, or the entire class to support teaching of content
• Refer behavior problems or questionable situations to the appropriate school administrator
• Ensure the safety and supervision of students at all times
• Prepare a written statement of completion of lesson plans, notable changes to the normal schedule, behavior issues, etc. for the regular classroom teacher to review upon his/her return
• Make reasonable preparations for the next day (grade papers, record issues, return classroom to original arrangement, etc.)
• Perform other duties as directed by the principal
• Be present at the school at least seven and one-half consecutive hours each full day of employment in both elementary and secondary levels. This includes the thirty minute, duty-free lunch period. You may be asked to cover or assist in another classroom during the teacher's planning time.
• Sign out in the office and clock out before leaving

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Three (3) professional employment references
• Valid WV Department of Education Short Term Substitute Permit

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

02/09/18