Substitute Teacher(On Going PRN)

St. Philips School & Community Center•Dallas, TX

52d•$85 - $125•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher implements the daily instructional plans of the classroom teacher in an effective manner. They are responsible for maintaining a class environment conducive to learning and personal growth, establishing effective rapport with students, and maintaining proper classroom management. This role involves reporting to the school office for materials and schedules, following sign-out procedures, and carrying out the prescribed program of study from lesson plans. The substitute teacher must create a positive learning environment, guide the learning process, employ appropriate instructional methods, and maintain an orderly classroom. They are also responsible for taking attendance, communicating behavioral expectations, ensuring students are never left unattended, and performing duties typically required of absent teachers, such as lunchroom duty or hall monitoring. Knowledge of emergency evacuation routes and school procedures is essential. The role requires maintaining records, serving as a positive role model, holding high expectations for students, attending staff meetings for long-term assignments, and meeting professional behavior standards. Effective communication with parents, providing individualized and small group instruction, supporting the school's mission and vision, and maintaining a professional appearance and rapport with colleagues are also key aspects of the position.

Requirements

High School Diploma-working with children
Bachelor Degree in Education-not working with children

Responsibilities

Reports to the school office at the beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials. Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the principal.
Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, clears whiteboard, etc.
Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
Indicates to students at the beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with St. Philip’s School and Community Center policy.
Ensures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
Perform duties usually required of absent teachers such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.
Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
Knows school procedures and regulations.
Maintains records as required by law, School policy, and administrative regulations.
Serves as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism that includes a positive attitude, positive and respectful communication, and professional appearance.
Holds and communicates high expectations of student achievement and behavior.
When in long-term assignments, attends staff meetings and performs actively on committees as required by the administration.
Meets accepted standards of professional behavior.
Performs other tasks assigned by the administration or required for the effective implementation of St. Philip’s School and Community Center goals, objectives, programs, and policies.
Communicates effectively with parents when needed.
Provides individualized and small group instruction as prescribed in the daily instructional plans.
Supports the Mission and Vision of St. Philip’s School and Community Center
Maintains a professional appearance.
Maintains a professional and positive rapport with parents/co- workers/administration/School Board.