Early Childhood Blended Long-Term Substitute Teacher at R.F. Pettigrew Elementary

Sioux Falls School District • Sioux Falls, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

R.F. Pettigrew Elementary seeks an Early Childhood Blended Long-Term Substitute Teacher to support students’ academic success, social growth, and lifelong learning. The substitute implements the classroom teacher’s lesson plans, maintains an effective and positive classroom environment, and provides students with clear learning goals and engaging instruction. The role also includes completing an end-of-day written report, protecting confidential student information, and following district and building policies and procedures. Newly hired substitute teacher candidates without a bachelor’s degree in education must complete the SubSkills training program within their first two months of employment. Pay is $190 per day, paid on the last working day of each month. A post-offer criminal background check is required.

Requirements

• Must be an approved Sioux Falls School District substitute.
• Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree, or 60 post-secondary credits with two years of successful work experience; or a high school diploma or GED with at least five years of successful work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management.
• Skills in using technology to enhance student learning.
• Meet the stated physical requirements: hand-eye and mind-eye coordination; constant hearing; intermittent speaking, seeing, standing, walking, and writing; and frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive motions.
• Complete a post-offer criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Early childhood or special education degree.
• Experience as a substitute teacher.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the SubSkills training program; candidates without a bachelor’s degree in education must complete it within the first two months of employment.
• Implement classroom teachers’ lesson plans and maintain a strong instructional focus using effective instructional practices.
• Communicate clear learning goals, ask questions that promote understanding, recognize student effort, and instruct students to analyze and apply knowledge.
• Create an engaging instructional experience through enthusiasm, humor, and enjoyment of teaching and learning.
• Maintain classroom rules and procedures, redirect students promptly, prepare materials and equipment, manage transitions, and establish a positive learning environment.
• Complete a detailed end-of-day written report describing what students accomplished, how the class responded, and any problems encountered.
• Keep information about students, including grades and performance, confidential.
• Follow district and building policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level