Building Substitute [TS72]

Laramie County School District 1•Cheyenne, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing building level substitute coverage for licensed and classified positions. May include stepping in as special education paraprofessional or licensed teacher in the absence of the regular teacher or paraprofessional. Instruct students, facilitate student learning, provide general assistance and support to school building as directed by building administrators as needed for student supervision and instructional needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, teaching or related field strongly preferred
One to two years of related experience
Experience working with special needs students preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
Fingerprinting
Criminal background check required for hire
Wyoming Substitute Teacher Permit required
Wyoming Teaching License preferred
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals required
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence
Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustee policies, and building and department procedures
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

Nice To Haves

Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire
Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire

Responsibilities

Provide building level substitute coverage for licensed classrooms, provide instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans, and use materials provided to attain lesson goals.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
Maintain established routine of the school and classroom procedures, maintains a safe and orderly environment and takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility.
Provide building level substitute coverage for Special Education paraprofessional positions.
Assist the General Classroom or Special Education Teacher with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in individual or small groups, adapting curriculum to individual student needs, monitoring and enforcing acceptable social and physical behavior, implementing daily and long-range lessons and activities to meet student needs.
Monitor students in classroom and during breaks, lunch, recess, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc.
Reinforce school-wide procedures.
Collaborate with teachers and staff members ahead of time for planned absences and coverage needs.
Plan as necessary with staff members to provide coverage throughout the building.
Communicate regularly with school administrators on building coverage needs.
Assist staff members and/or administration with special projects.
Attend appropriate in services, building meetings, training, parent conferences and/or school functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.