Substitute Teacher / Aide / Clerk (26-27)

PRIMARY PURPOSE: In the absence of the regular classroom teacher / aide, to help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms. May also substitute for certain clerical positions.

Pay: Sub rates vary. Contact Human Resources for rate of pay.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED; prefer Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Prefer valid teacher certificate or 48 hours of college credit

Substitute Teacher performance responsibilities:

• Reports to school office at 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 chalkboard, etc.
• Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
• Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with school and WISD Schools policies.
• Insures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
• May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.
• Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
• Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
• Knows school procedures and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as directed by principal

WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to communicate (verbal and written); ability to instruct; ability to interpret policy and procedures; ability to maintain emotional control under stress; work inside and outside; prolonged standing and walking; lifting and carrying; in- district travel as assigned and occasional out-of-district travel.

A fingerprinting fee of $50 will be required upon hire.

The substitute training at Region IV is required ($50).

Annual substitute training at the start of each school year.