On-Call Substitute Teacher

ON-CALL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Compensation: $150/day

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Jersey Substitute Teacher Instructional Certificate-iLearn Schools, Inc. Human Resources will assist in the certification application.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow lesson plans, left by the permanent teacher.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO: School Director
SUPERVISES: Pupils, and when assigned, a classroom aide

JOB GOAL:

• To manage a classroom in the absence of the regular teacher.
• To deliver lesson presentations in a way that is age-appropriate for the class.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties Upon Arrival

• Reports to office upon arrival at school.
• Checks for messages or materials requiring immediate attention.
• Requests clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary.
• Arrives in the classroom on schedule to greet students and remains in the assigned classroom so that students are effectively supervised.

Implements lesson plans and classroom learning activities

• Maintains discipline and classroom control in order to promote active learning in the classroom while teaching the outlined lesson and implementing the lesson plan(s).
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which he/she is assigned.
• Delivers lesson presentations in a way that is age-appropriate for the class and meets the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
• Budgets class time effectively.

Student well-being

• Ensures the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonably possible.
• Follows the schedule during the school day and remains in the assigned classroom until all students have been dismissed for the day.
• Follows all policies, rules and procedures established for regular teachers and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Completes evaluation report form at the end of the day and checks out with authorized personnel prior to leaving at the end of the day.
• Determines if his/her services will be required for the next school day, following the charter school protocol for making substitute teacher assignments.

Professional responsibilities and record-keeping

• Maintains and respects the confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Cooperates with other professional staff members.
• Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
• Collects and places students' papers in an appropriate location.
• Returns instructional materials, equipment and keys to proper place.

Other

• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all areas.
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.