25-26 New Substitute - Classroom

About the position

The Substitute Teacher/Aide is responsible for providing appropriate learning activities, experiences, and classroom management for students in the absence of the regular classroom teacher or instructional aide. The role aims to fulfill students' potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth, enabling them to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Responsibilities

• Follow established substitute arrival and dismissal protocols
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Follow the daily lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher or designee
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes in a regular school day
• Follow the established classroom discipline management plan, maintain order in the classroom, and administer discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations per instructions provided by the regular teacher
• Protect and respect the confidentiality of the students being supervised
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials and facilities
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
• Dismiss students according to instructions
• Evaluate and provide feedback on student progress during instruction
• Immediately report to campus administration cases of injury or illness, or disruptions due to behavior or disciplinary situations
• Document lessons presented and activities completed to be reviewed by the regular classroom teacher upon his/her return
• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members
• Demonstrate human relations skills that are professional, ethical and responsible
• Promote the school in a positive manner within the school and community
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers

Requirements

• High School diploma is required
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• Texas Teaching Certificate is preferred
• Knowledge of subject areas assigned
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management
• Ability to instruct students
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff
• Must pass a fingerprint-based background check
• Must be 18 years old for Elementary jobs
• Must be 21 years old for Secondary jobs
• Must attend substitute teacher orientation

Benefits

• $120.00 a day for the first ten days for Texas Certified Teachers
• $150.00 a day after ten days for Texas Certified Teachers
• $110.00 a day for the first ten days for Non-Certified substitutes
• $130.00 a day after ten days for Non-Certified substitutes
• Back pay at the long-term rate after working ten consecutive days in the same long-term assignment