24-1001 Substitute Teacher

Marysville School District 25•Marysville, WA

4d•$202•Onsite

About The Position

In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, the Substitute Teacher will create a program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth of students which facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in life, and establish good relationships and rapport with students, parents, and staff members.

Requirements

Valid Washington State Teaching certificate
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
Completion of all district-required training thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Nice To Haves

Successful teaching experience at appropriate grade level preferred
Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks; maintain records; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and school personnel; work as a team member; and meet schedules and deadlines
Ability to use a variety of teaching strategies which may include cooperative learning, constructive instruction, or additional research based facilitation
Ability to define excellence by standards of performance
Knowledge and application of quality classroom based assessment practices
Knowledge of the unique physical, psychological and social changes students experience and a desire to help them grow in these particular areas
Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide variety of people
Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, and direct and evaluate support personnel
Skills in classroom management and organizational techniques

Responsibilities

Prepare teaching materials and reports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress
Monitor student activities for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
Report incidents (child abuse, fights, substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to education code and district and school policies
Provide an exceptional educational experience to all students; communicate an enthusiasm for learning
Provide clear and focused instruction for all students by using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students to assure successful learning through a defined course of study
Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
Assess and monitor students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals by using quality classroom-based assessments
Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions, and planning curriculum and willingness to work with grade level team
Direct instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students and be supportive of parent volunteers in the classroom
Utilize district adopted curriculum to guide instruction
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment for learning
Communicate regularly and positively with parents
Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
Comply with all district policies and procedures
Perform related duties as assigned