Guest (Substitute)Teacher
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Position Type: Substitute/Substitute TeacherDate Posted: 7/22/2024Location: District - Wide2024-2025 SALARY RANGE: $22.00/HR or $165.00/Day. Guest teachers will qualify for an additional $10 per dayonce they work a minimum of 26 full days. DESCRIPTION: Performs regular teacher's class plan while the teacher is absent. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned): • Assumes the responsibilities for instructing classes when a teacher is absent. • Assumes all other responsibilities for that teacher during the time the teacher is absent. • Prepares lesson plans with assistance, as directed by an administrator, when lesson plans are not available in the classroom. • Maintains appropriate records including checking test papers, recording grades, student assignments for homework, projects and the necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for a teacher who is absent. • Provides assistance for students who need special help on those days when no teacher is absent. • Provides for individualized and small group assistance for students as indicated by lesson plans. Preference towards individuals able to accept Guest Teacher assignments on very little notice the day of assignment. Preference towards individuals willing to accept positions in multiple locations. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students and oversees aides for instructional purposes. QUALIFICATIONS: Reference checks and criminal background checks will be conducted on applicants. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED as required by District policy. Bachelor's degree and current Montana Teaching Certificate preferred. Long term substitute teaching applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and current Montana Teaching Certificate with specific endorsement. LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to demonstrate effective written and oral presentation skills in a concise, well-planned manner to a variety of audiences (students, parents, and other staff members). Ability to read and effectively interpret lesson plans, curriculum, District policy, IEP's, handbooks, etc. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Trustees policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employeee frequently is required to walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with students, the public and other staff. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online