Substitute Teacher

## Description
Responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
**Duties and Responsibilities:**

• Teaches scheduled classes. Prepares a writing summary of work completed.
• Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher.
• Follows the teacher’s written lesson plans. Consults with the Division Head or Department Head and/or staff to resolve questions and/or concerns.
• Complies with all building procedures and schedules. Promotes the proper use and care of School property.
• Makes the absent teacher aware of special situations or issues encountered.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Implements effective student management procedures. Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code. Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administrator.
• Develops and maintains a positive learning environment.
• Works cooperatively with staff and parents.
• Incorporates the effective use of available technology.
• Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
• Supervises non-classroom duties when assigned.
• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

## Qualifications
**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Must hold a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be able to function in a technology rich classroom, which may include – but not limited to – laptop/LCD/Apple TV and iPads.

**Physical Requirements and Work Environment**

• Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.