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.
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Reviews all lesson plans and assigned duties to be completed during the day.
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Teaches the lesson(s) outlined and described in the lesson plan as prepared by the absent teacher.
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Follows all district policies and procedures as outlined in the district’s substitute teacher handbook.
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Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conductive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
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Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
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Maintains, as much as possible, the established routines and procedures of the school or classroom to which the substitute teacher is assigned.
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Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
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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.
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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.
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Coordinates with other professional staff members.
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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
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Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
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Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
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Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
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Ability to organize and coordinate work.
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Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff members.
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Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
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Works in standard school building environment
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Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
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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:
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Certification:
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Substitute teaching permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Education.
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Nebraska Certification as an elementary, secondary, or special education teacher (preferred).
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Education:
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Minimum of 60 college hours from an accredited, post-secondaery institution.
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Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university (preferred).
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Experience: Successful prior experience working with children (preferred).
FLSA Status: Exempt
