Permanent Substitute - North & Feeders

Joplin R 8 School District•Joplin, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In order to create an encouraging learning environment for students in the absence of a teacher. A Permanent Substitute works for the duration of a school year and is available to substitute teach in classrooms where a staff member is absent. Permanent Substitutes can expect to cover a variety of short-term and long-term assignments based on the District’s needs. The Permanent Substitute may also be required to perform other duties as assigned when no substitute teacher assignments are available.

Requirements

Must have a valid Missouri Substitute Teacher certification or a valid Missouri Teacher Certification
Cleared background check from the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Responsibilities

Supervise students at all times.
Assumes the responsibility for instructing classes
Develop lesson plans and assignments as needed
Maintains appropriate records including grading test papers, recording grades, student assignments for homework, projects and the necessary clerical work.
Provides for individualized and small group instruction for students.
Organizes classroom to promote learning.
Gain familiarity with district curriculum and resources
Maintain classroom safety
Manages student behavior constructively.
Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
Provide in-class and at-home assignments as needed.
Attend and contribute in staff meetings, professional development activities and teacher institutes
Carry out all other duties as assigned.
Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions.
Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students.
Care for, properly use, and protect school property.
Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, other district employees and the public.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school district, and community as required.
Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information pertaining to staff and students.
Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates to job duties.
Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to effectively perform job duties.
Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district technology resources.
Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position.
Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy.
Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed to complete job duties.
Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to job duties.