#11511-6 Substitute Teacher

About the position

Under the direction of the site administrator and the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, to function on call as needed as a substitute, on short term or long term assignments, at the Elementary, Middle School, High School, Continuation High School, Preschool Special Ed., Adult Ed., Opportunity, and Independent Study levels.

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans effectively.
• Responsible for utilization of functional student growth and development by identifying student needs, and refer to appropriate resources.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to various family and cultural patterns in planning and following classroom activities.
• Maintain attractiveness and cleanliness of room environment.
• Work cooperatively with District staff, support personnel, local school staff, and parents to coordinate effective learning activities for students.
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during assigned work-time, and accept responsibility for maintaining behavior standards school-wide.
• Maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a desirable learning atmosphere in and out of the classroom.
• Provide a classroom climate and learning experience that will further the emotional, physical, social, and mental development of the student.
• Assist regular certificated personnel as needed.
• Act as a roving substitute to cover classrooms during I.E.P. meetings, or if regular classroom teachers have meetings.
• May be asked to cover one-quarter, half-day, or three-quarter day assignments, as needed.
• May be required to perform period supervision, or cover vacant assignments as needed during the instructional day.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Plan, prepare, follow, and present lessons effectively.
• Maintain a climate conducive to student learning.
• Pre- and post- plan.
• Utilize classroom discipline and management strategies.
• Develop and maintain open channels of communication between students and staff.
• Develop and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect among students, teachers, and staff.
• Keep records that meet the needs of the student and teacher.
• Adhere to set guidelines, school and District policies.

Nice-to-haves

• Computer literacy is desirable.

Benefits

• Employment is subject to and contingent upon the completion of a criminal background check by the California Department of Justice.
• Verification of a negative TB test prior to employment.