Substitute Teacher

Waterloo Community School District•Waterloo, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A substitute teacher is responsible for creating an environment which enables each student to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of their regular teacher A substitute teacher provides instruction, encourages student's progress, and manages the learning environment Implement existing lesson plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of academic time and motivates students to learn and participate Instruct students regarding a variety of classroom topics and courses of instruction Follow lesson plans as required by school Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the lesson plans Address the various learning styles of students accordingly Facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students Ensure that all activities conform to district and building rules and regulations Demonstrate professional practices in teaching Effectively assess student performance and provide students with effective feedback Be present in the classroom and available to students when class is in session Assist with supervision of hallways, playgrounds, and parking lots, as requested between classes and before and after school Discuss any serious problems that may occur while on duty with the building administrator Other duties, as assigned, which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of position For long-term assignments, you may be required to develop lesson plans; create, administer, and grade tests/assignments; participate in parent-teacher conferences; and attend school related functions. We are excited that you are interested in becoming a sub for our district. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an email with a link to complete the background check release form. Please visit our website, www.waterlooschools.org to learn more about our district!

Requirements

Current Iowa Teaching License
Current Iowa Substitute License
Current Iowa Substitute Authorization License
Successful background check
Completed physical, TB, and drug screen
Desire to continue career improvement and support student achievement
Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with staff, students, parents, community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability

Responsibilities

Creating an environment which enables each student to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of their regular teacher
Provide instruction
Encourage student's progress
Manage the learning environment
Implement existing lesson plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of academic time and motivates students to learn and participate
Instruct students regarding a variety of classroom topics and courses of instruction
Follow lesson plans as required by school
Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the lesson plans
Address the various learning styles of students accordingly
Facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students
Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students
Ensure that all activities conform to district and building rules and regulations
Demonstrate professional practices in teaching
Effectively assess student performance and provide students with effective feedback
Be present in the classroom and available to students when class is in session
Assist with supervision of hallways, playgrounds, and parking lots, as requested between classes and before and after school
Discuss any serious problems that may occur while on duty with the building administrator
Other duties, as assigned, which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of position
For long-term assignments, you may be required to develop lesson plans
Create, administer, and grade tests/assignments
Participate in parent-teacher conferences
Attend school related functions