Permanent Substitute - Midtown Elementary

Madison City Schools•Madison, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Permanent Substitute provides consistent instructional support and student supervision while also assisting with substitute coverage coordination to maintain continuity of school operations and student learning. The position serves as a primary point of contact for teachers reporting absences, supports substitute assignments and related activities, and provides classroom instruction when assigned. When not teaching, the employee assists with instructional, supervisory, clerical, and other school-related duties. The employee is expected to maintain a safe, orderly, and supportive learning environment; act professionally and dependably; maintain confidentiality; and follow district policies and applicable laws. Madison City Schools requires employees to model appropriate conduct and boundaries with students, communicate through district-approved channels, and promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by Alabama law. A background check is required upon an offer of employment. The position is expected to work 182 days, and performance is evaluated under established Board policies and administrative procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Alabama Teacher Certificate or valid Alabama Substitute Teacher License.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of effective classroom management strategies and practices.
Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, patience, flexibility, and adaptability in a variety of school settings.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and community members.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage classroom routines, instructional materials, and assigned responsibilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with Board policies and applicable laws.
Upon offer of employment, submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools, and background checks may not be more than ten years old.
Comply with district student safety and security expectations, including appropriate student boundaries and reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children preferred.
The Board may find other alternatives to the stated qualifications appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for teachers reporting absences and assist in coordinating classroom coverage needs.
Coordinate and support substitute teacher assignments and related substitute activities within the school.
Provide classroom instruction and supervision as a substitute teacher when assigned.
Implement lesson plans, instructional activities, and classroom procedures provided by the regular classroom teacher.
Facilitate the placement and assignment of substitute personnel to maintain continuity of instruction and student supervision.
Communicate teacher-provided plans, assignments, schedules, and expectations to substitute personnel as needed.
Maintain a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment that supports student achievement and positive student behavior.
Monitor and support substitute personnel in carrying out instructional activities and classroom responsibilities.
Assist with instructional, supervisory, clerical, and school-related duties when not assigned to substitute teaching.
Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, assemblies, field trips, and other assigned school activities.
Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and staff to support school operations and student success.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to substitute assignments and duties as required.
Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, flexibility, and positive interpersonal skills.
Participate in required meetings, training sessions, and professional learning activities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee.
Model professional conduct and maintain clear, appropriate boundaries with students; use district-approved communication channels.
Promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities as required by Alabama law.