26/27 SY : Amarillo Substitute Teacher Pool

Richard Milburn Academy • Amarillo, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The job purpose is to enable each student to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of their regular teacher. This role involves reporting to the administrative office, reviewing plans, maintaining classroom routines, teaching lessons as provided, consulting with supervisors on any deviations, overseeing student behavior, reporting on daily activities, and following all school policies and procedures. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple tasks and demands, and must possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This position is an "at will" employment relationship.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma, Associative 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.
• Experience in effectively handling conflict.
• Must possess a sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Reports in a timely manner to the designated administrative office and staff upon arrival the school site.
• Reviews all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day as provided by appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and the classroom to which assigned.
• Teaches the lesson(s) outlined and described in the substitute teacher’s plan as prepared by the absent teacher or School Director.
• Consults 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.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavior in assigned classes and in any other supervisory assignments.
• Reports on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each teaching day per the routines established by the school.
• Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Performs such other related tasks and assumes 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: Associate degree