Substitute Teacher for Lamar School District

Substitute Teacher

Lamar School District

This is a job for you!

Substitutes play a huge role in a school district by allowing classroom instruction to continue when a teacher is absent.

Substitute Teacher Pay: (set by district) from $80 per day

How quickly can I begin working?

As soon as you submit your application and complete both steps in the background check process. The background check includes both, fingerprints and a notarized child maltreatment form uploaded to DHS. It usually takes around 7-10 days for the State to process a background check. Background check instructions are located in the application, under the Background tab.

How do I apply?

Begin your application by visiting www.ess.com and clicking on Job Seekers.

For assistance call 877.855.7264 option #1.

OVERVIEW: An ESS substitute teacher assists with classroom instruction in the absence of a regular teacher. This person follows and teaches lesson plans, aids students in understanding subject matter, and ensures that regular classroom routines are followed. As a substitute teacher, you'll become an integral part of a school's educational team, amplifying your teaching expertise while maximizing the learning experience for students!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while the regular teacher is absent.
• Review and implement the regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, and curriculum objectives.
• Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Report any student injuries, illness, and serious discipline problems to the school administration.
• Evaluate and grade student's class work, assignments, and papers.
• Maintain student attendance records.
• Perform other duties as directed by the school administration
• Other duties as assigned or as become evident.

COMPETENCIES

Language, Math and Reasoning

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Math Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Reasoning Abilities

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING:

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Arkansas Background Check and a DHS Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check are both required. ESS offers a reimbursement program for background check related fees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here 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 essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers, and reach with hands and arms.

VISION REQUIREMENTS:

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet of more)

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This position works in an environment with moderate noise level. (Examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

ESS Advantages

• We offer benefits - medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more!
• You'll receive training and ongoing support
• Employee discount program and bonus opportunities
• Our partner districts routinely hire our substitutes for full-time teaching positions
• We have hundreds of local daily substitute opportunities available when you're not in a long-term role - you can use our system to accept the jobs you want 24/7 by phone, internet, or text message

ESS is the largest substitute support staffing company within the US for K-12 Education. In Arkansas we are contracted with multiple school districts and our teams are busy! You are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday by direct deposit or pay card). You create the schedule that works for you, by building your schedule online in our willSub® system and you select the jobs you want to work. You can set your preferences by elementary/middle/High school. We have an app available with push notifications. We offer an online 24hr a day job board that you can select work from.

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, school aides, and other school support staff. With more than 800 school district partners throughout the US, ESS supports the education of more than 4.5 million students every day. We provide our employees the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development. Visit ESS.com to learn more and help to improve education for every student, every day.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

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