26/27 SY : Lubbock Substitute Teacher Pool

Richard Milburn Academy • Lubbock, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to enable each student to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of their regular teacher. This involves maintaining classroom routines, teaching assigned lessons, and overseeing student behavior. The position requires adherence to school policies and procedures, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with competing demands. This role is subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma, Associate's Degree or higher or as required by local regulation from an accredited college or university.
• Alternatively, a vocational substitute instructor must have a minimum of six (6) years in the trade or occupation.
• A proven ability to work in a polite and friendly manner with a variety of constituencies including parents, students, and staff.
• Must possess a sense of humor.
• Demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience or formal training in working with “at-risk” students preferred.
• Experience in effectively handling conflict.

Responsibilities

• Report in a timely manner to the designated administrative office and staff upon arrival at the school site.
• Review all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day as provided by the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and the classroom to which assigned.
• Teach the lesson(s) outlined and described in the substitute teacher’s plan as prepared by the absent teacher or School Director.
• Consult as appropriate with the School Director or other appropriate supervisor before initiating any teaching or other procedures not previously specified in the substitute teacher plan.
• Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in assigned classes and in any other supervisory assignments.
• Report on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each teaching day per the routines established by the school.
• Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Perform such other related tasks and assume such other related responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the School Director as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED