Substitute Teacher
: Job Details :

District Mission Statement: To inspire lifelong learners who are self-sufficient and ethical citizens.CLASSIFICATION: ClassifiedQUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Missouri substitute teacher certificate

Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate

REPORTS TO: Building PrincipalPRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Respect for the uniqueness of each individual learner.

Ability to meet the individual needs of each student to allow for growth and development.

Ability to convey information to students through written and verbal communications.

Ability to encourage student ownership of learning and appropriate social and emotional skills.

REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.

Teaches lesson plan as outlined by the absent teacher.

Performs all extra duties for the absent teacher as required by the building principal during the school day.

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

Can work in a technology rich environment (Google Apps for Education & Chromebooks).

Teaches district approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policies.

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community.

Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing.

Organizes and prioritizes educator workload to best meet the needs of students.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.

Evaluates students' academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records of student learning.

Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies.

Remains at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative.

Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration/state/federal law.

Attends all meetings as requested by building and district administration during the school day.

Maintains strict confidentiality as required by law.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As needed/called by the district.EVALUATION: Building PrincipalPHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 25 lbs. as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.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.JOB DUTIES: The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.Revised: October 23, 2023