Position:                      Substitute Teacher

Term:                           Substitute – As Needed

Classification:             Certified/Exempt

Location:                     District-wide

Qualifications:             Must have a valid Substitute Teacher certification from the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; or, a valid MO Teacher Certification; must have 3 professional references

The District will assist candidates in obtaining Substitute Certification.

Supervisory:                No

Reports to:                  Building Principal and Director of Educational Support/HR

General Expectations:

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
• Supports the value of education.
• Complies with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicates effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Reacts to change productively.
• Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes.
• Ensures that all activities conform to district, state, or federal guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise students at all times.
• Assumes the responsibility for instructing classes when a teacher is absent.
• Precisely follow all lesson plans provided by the teacher.
• Read, understand, and implement any special instructions left by the teacher regarding student needs, daily schedule, and other duties (recess, lunch, bus, etc.).
• Assumes all other responsibilities for that teacher during the time the teacher is absent.
• Prepares lesson plans with assistance when lesson plans are not available.
• Maintains appropriate records including grading test papers, recording grades, student assignments for homework, projects and the necessary clerical work required in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Provides for individualized and small group instruction for students as indicated by the lesson plan.
• Organizes classroom to promote learning.
• Manages student behavior constructively.
• Remain available for committed jobs. Must notify Central Office and Building staff if not available.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously
• Move around the classroom
• Read handwritten or printed material

Attendance

Regular availability and commitment to accepted/assigned absences are an essential function of this position.

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.  Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.