Substitute Teacher

Elementary Classroom Substitute Teacher 

Position Purpose 
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; follow the instructions and lesson plans per the direction of the classroom teacher; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes for the classroom teacher.  

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• 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.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.

Additional Duties 
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. 
                Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. 


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates 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 parents.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License: Substitute License, Transition to Teach License, or Emergency Permit
• Indiana State Certification

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.