Job Description

Job Title:               Substitute Teacher

Reports To:           Principal/Assistant Principal and Supervisor of Personnel

Salary Scale:         $17/hour

FLSA Status:         Nonexempt

To Apply: 

1. Complete a Substitute Application Online using the link to the right ("apply for this position").
2. In the application be sure to list any degrees you have acquired or courses you have taken that directly relate to teaching.  If licensed to teach, upload a copy of your teaching license.
3. A minimum of two references are also required, including a professional reference from a current or previous supervisor.
4. Selected applicants will be scheduled to come to Central Office (Verona) for the background check and paperwork associated with payroll, as well as a mandatory training/orientation session. As required by state law, the TB screener form must also be completed.
5. Once all paperwork has been received and training completed, applicants will be added to the Approved Substitute List that is provided to Principals.

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Provides assistance to the school in the absence of the teacher; performs related tasks as required and directed by lead teachers, department chairs or administration; carries out particular routine duties and responsibilities of the instructional program as provided in the lesson plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Reliable attendance and prompt arrival time. 
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
• Delivery of instruction to students;
• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher(s) and if appropriate, students’ Individual Educational Plans (IEPs);
• Assists students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts;
• Maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintains instructional materials, designs bulletin boards, assists teacher and/or students in clean-up activities, etc.);
• Maintains a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff;
• Assists in ensuring the adequate safe supervision of all students;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Assists the regular teacher(s) in grading student work as directed;
• Assists the teacher(s) in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed;
• Assists in ensuring the safe and proper physical movement of students from one learning environment to another;
• Assists in the proper maintenance of students' records, under supervision and/or direction of classroom teacher and/or building administrator(s);
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher(s) or building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; ability to learn and use specialized instructional/management techniques as needed; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, administrators, and staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment, materials, and/or students up to 60 pounds may be required. Occasional lifting, movement, and transferring of students may be required. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Other limited physical activities may be required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building-level meetings, and division wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours may be necessary. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards. Daily personal close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with staff members and administrators is required. Contact with parents and medical professional may be required.

EVALUATION (if needed)

The building administrator(s), with collaboration from the classroom teacher(s), will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

Revised June 2024