Classified Substitute - American River, Carmichael, Orangevale

California Montessori Project•Carmichael, CA

26d

About The Position

A Substitute reports to the site Principal where they take an assignment and assists in the classroom with all students, including special education students as needed. Substitutes collaborate with teachers and other school professionals and help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment wherever assigned. The role contributes to a safe, nurturing classroom that supports students’ emotional well-being and academic growth. Substitutes may direct classroom activities and develop, prepare, and implement lesson plans under the direction of a Teacher or Administrator. They help organize materials and supplies, monitor classroom operations, maintain cleanliness, communicate unusual circumstances, and complete required reports and annual compliance training.

Requirements

Submit a resume.
Submit a letter of introduction.
Submit transcripts, if applicable.
Submit a paraprofessional exam, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Help create and maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth.
Promote an inclusive classroom environment characterized by respect, understanding, and cooperation, and guide children positively and respectfully.
Monitor classroom operations for safety, positive interactions, and productive educational activity.
Assist with preparing and organizing classroom materials, resources, and activities.
Model appropriate social interactions with students and peers.
Complete required reports about accidents and injuries in accordance with school policies.
Notify the Teacher and/or Administration about unusual circumstances, including infectious disease, injury, illness, and accidents.
Follow state and government regulations applicable to school operational procedures.
Clean and sanitize manipulative materials and apparatuses regularly.
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom, including dusting, mopping, and vacuuming as necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Direct classroom activities as assigned by the Teacher or Administrator.
Ensure classroom supplies are sufficient and report additional supply needs.
Develop, prepare, and implement lesson plans appropriate to assigned children under the direction of the Teacher or Administrator.
Complete required annual compliance training when assigned.
Document operational problems or progress and report suggestions to the Teacher or Principal.