Permanent Sub,4 Yr Deg

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Under general direction, the Permanent Substitute provides classroom coverage for a teacher or other classified district employee who is absent. The position requires understanding developmental differences among school-age students, responding appropriately to emergencies and other critical incidents, and using basic instructional skills in subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics, spelling, and art. The substitute leads and supervises developmentally appropriate activities based on prepared lesson plans and performs duties suited to the assigned grade level or classified position. The role includes supporting student learning, maintaining a safe and orderly classroom, monitoring student behavior and progress, keeping records, preparing instructional materials, and coordinating with teachers and other school staff. Assignments may include students with developmental challenges or disabilities, educational labs, and supervision of educational paraprofessionals. The position also requires keeping current with job-related technology and attending district-supported training as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated knowledge of developmental differences in school-age children according to age and physical and emotional disposition.
Demonstrated mathematical and reading skills.
Ability to professionally and effectively attend to the needs of school-age children.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom coverage for absent teachers or other classified district employees, referring to lesson plans and notes to conduct routine activities.
Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner while representing OCPS positively.
Maintain knowledge of appropriate responses to emergencies and critical incidents, including fire alarms and evacuation procedures.
Monitor student activities and behavior to help ensure students’ physical and environmental safety and adherence to conduct and disciplinary expectations.
Consult records and documentation relevant to assignments, including behavior plans, attendance logs, lesson plans, and individual education plans.
Supervise learning activities, circulate in the classroom, and provide students with assistance and learning support.
Deliver instruction according to teacher lesson plans and reinforce skills using appropriate activities such as games and stories.
Check and objectively evaluate student work, and reinforce skills through individual and small-group instruction.
Manage student behavior and classroom order, reinforce school and classroom rules, and escort students to activities and other locations.
Monitor students’ learning progress, inform teachers of learning deficiencies, and document learning activities and diagnoses.
Prepare or assist with instructional materials and related support tasks, including copying, laminating, typing correspondence, and filing.
Supervise assigned educational paraprofessionals when applicable.
Coordinate with media center staff on classroom learning resources and set up instructional equipment.
Assist with classroom bulletin boards, decorations, displays of student work, and other classroom objectives.
Prepare instructional reports and required forms, schedules, and data; maintain attendance records and assign student seating.
Maintain accurate student information records, which may involve entering scores and other data using a computer terminal.
Perform child care duties when assigned to students with developmental challenges or disabilities, including students with severe handicaps or in exceptional education.
Provide assistance in assigned labs and, when needed, translate lesson plans or other information to support student understanding.
Keep current with job-appropriate technology used by OCPS and attend district-supported training to maintain required technology skills.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.