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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

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

Prefer valid teacher certificate, 48 hours of college credit, OR pass the district paraprofessional exam

Substitute Teacher performance responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
4. 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.
5. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
6. Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, clears chalkboard, etc.
7. Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
8. Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with school and SMCISD Schools policies.
9. Insures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
10. May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.
11. Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
12. Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
13. Knows school procedures and regulations.
14. 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.