Substitute teachers

Position Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the school principal, to implement lesson plans and assigned duties left by the classroom teacher.  Substitute teachers may be called upon to fill a variety of instructional and/or supervisory duties at the elementary and/or secondary level on an “as needed” basis.

Essential Functions:

The following description is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities associated with this position.  It is not meant to be an inclusive list of every task or responsibility.

• Reviews all lesson plans and assigned duties to be completed during the day.
• Teaches the lesson(s) outlined and described in the lesson plan as prepared by the absent teacher.
• Follows all district policies and procedures as outlined in the district’s substitute teacher handbook.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conductive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Maintains, as much as possible, the established routines and procedures of the school or classroom to which the substitute teacher is assigned.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment:

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements:

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff members.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Works in standard school building environment
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• For a complete list of the physical and mental demands needed to perform the essential functions for this position, please see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements.

Qualification Profile:

• Certification:
• Substitute teaching permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Education.
• Nebraska Certification as an elementary, secondary, or special education teacher (preferred).
• Education:
• Minimum of 60 college hours from an accredited, post-secondaery institution.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• Experience:  Successful prior experience working with children (preferred).

FLSA Status:  Exempt