Substitute Teacher

## Description

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**SUBSTITUTE TEACHER**

**General Description:** This position reports to the school principal. The substitute teacher follows the classroom teacher’s lesson plans and maintains oversight of his or her students.

**Qualifications**

• A strong clear Christian testimony
• A lifestyle of biblical integrity
• A spirit of dedication, teamwork, flexibility, and responsiveness to counsel
• Acceptance without reservation of the OCS Parent Covenant, Statement of Faith, Statement on Marriage and Sexuality, Statement of Diversity and Core Values

• **Duties and Responsibilities**
• **Spiritual**

• Models a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ in speech, actions, attitudes
• Actively involved in church
• Follows Matthew 18 principle in dealing with interpersonal conflict
• Encourages students to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith

**General**

• Takes attendance each hour
• Follows teacher lesson plans to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
• Monitors student behavior in and out of the classroom, including in the hallways, break areas, and cafeteria
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
• Fulfills any teacher duties (break duty, lunch duty, etc.)
• Document any student issues and leaves notes on engagement and behavior
• Interacts with students and staff to maintain order and provide assistance when needed
• Maintains confidentiality with all school and student information

**Non-instructional and Professional**

• Adheres to all policies and procedures governing the operation of the school
• Proactively communicates with administrators
• Documents arrival and departure
• Maintains professional dress and appearance
• Maintains punctuality
• Uses standard English in written and oral communication
• Demonstrates the character qualities of courtesy, friendliness, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, and perseverance
• Meets everyday stress with emotional stability
• Responds respectfully and is loyal to constituted authority
• Represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to its constituency