Long Term Substitute Teacher

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Exhibit excellent public relation and interpersonal skills.
• Effective organizational and consensus building skills.
• Understand the value of planning and demonstrate ability to develop and implement short- and long-range instructional plans
• Understand the various learning styles and competence in delivering instruction appropriate to students’ developmental needs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• To collaborate with teacher instructions and lesson plans to provide appropriate learning experiences within the assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and abilities of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents as deemed necessary.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Communicating well, making multiple decisions regarding students educational, physical, and emotional well-being, and maintaining emotional control under stress.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Standing, walking, and verbalizing for long periods of time.
• Lifting or moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

EXPERIENCE:

• Preferably with 1 to 2 years educational experience.