Elementary School Everyday Building Substitute Teacher

TITLE: Elementary School Everyday Building Substitute

REPORTS TO: Elementary School Principals

JOB GOALS:

• To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth
• To establish effective rapport with the students
• To motivate pupils to develop skills and knowledge needed to provide a strong foundation for elementary school education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability
• To establish positive relationships with parents and with other staff members

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate
• Elementary Education Certification (Pre-K-4 or Elementary K-6)
• 0 or higher QPA
• Proof of ongoing professional or educational experience
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches the assigned academic subject(s) to pupils in a classroom, using the approved course of study adopted by the South Fayette Township School District.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials which provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Fosters an inquiry-based approach to learning through project-based, real-world tasks.
• Promotes the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) concepts through experiential learning opportunities.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Collaborates with peers to write curricular units using the Universal Design for Learning framework and participates in associated training and professional development.
• Collaborates with colleagues, families/caregivers, and others to support students’ academic, social, and behavioral growth.
• Utilizes multiple instructional technologies to engage students and enhance instructional practices for students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional, safe learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, behavior, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through staff development provided by the district and incorporates the techniques into everyday instruction.
• Maintains professional competencies through self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom and in-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district and state testing procedures.
• Utilizes data to make instructional decisions.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the South Fayette Township Board of Education and the South Fayette Education Association.

EDUCATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building principal and communicated to the superintendent for review.