Location: Summit Middle School
Subjects: Language Arts/Social Studies
Anticipated assignment: September 28 - November 5, 2026
Daily substitute rate: $165 per day; increasing to $185 on 11th consecutive day, $235 on 21st consecutive day
$500 incentive to teacher substitutes that work 50 or more days in a semester.
Qualifications, Certification, and Experience:
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Punctuality and attendance - - regularly begins and ends tasks on time
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Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students,
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parents and staff
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Project a positive image as an educator in the school and in the community- Promotes a positive image of the Johnston Schools
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Respects differing points of view
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Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groups
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Uses discretion in handling confidential information and situations
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Actively supports expectations of student behaviour outside of the classroom during the school day
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The teacher demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner
Performance Responsibilities:
Personal Performance Criteria
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Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
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Contributes to creating a positive work environment
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Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
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Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
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Works independently and with confidence
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Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
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Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision
Professional Performance Criteria
Instructional Process
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Teaching to local curriculum standards
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Curriculum is presented from whole to part with an emphasis on what students should know and be able to do
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Communicates learning goals to students and parents
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Incorporates, on a regular basis, activities for students which require applications of learning
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Creates a classroom environment that promotes learning
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Establishes fair and appropriate classroom rules
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Corrects inappropriate behaviour in an appropriate and timely manner
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Reinforces positive behaviours
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Consistent in expectations concerning student behaviours
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Establishes and maintains rapport with students
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Demonstrates appropriate instructional preparation
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Uses knowledge of students to design educational experiences
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Lessons align with the district standards and assessments
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Designs lessons that are appropriate to age level and student interest
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Lesson design is logical and provides for a clearly understood flow of learning
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Designs educational experiences that utilize district provided technologies
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Uses effective instructional techniques
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Uses instructional time effectively
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Both group and individual instruction are used on a regular basis with limited use of large group lecture
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Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning and modelling, role playing, self-teaching and activity-based learning
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Utilizes a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbook
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Modifies lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning styles
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Instructional techniques provide all students the opportunity to learn
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Instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or gender bias
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Responds in a positive and constructive manner to student questions
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Provides students with opportunities for success
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Models and promotes honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility for personal and group actions, personal integrity and the value of hard work
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Uses effective assessment strategies
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Assessments directly relate to core curricular concepts and are in integral part of teaching and learning
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Assessment of student progress includes both traditional and alternative assessment measures
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Assessment is interwoven with learning and occurs on an ongoing basis. Assessment is not solely an end product
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Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities
