Full Time Substitute Teacher

Job Title: Substitute Teacher

Department: Instruction

Education Level and Certification: Local Substitute Teaching permit or State of Nebraska Substitute Teaching Permit

Reports To: Principal or Principal’s Designee

Required Job Tasks

The following list is intended as a general description of employees’ job duties and responsibilities. However, it is not an exhaustive list, and employees must perform all duties required of them by board policy or as directed by administrators or their supervisors. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning;
2. Creating, selecting, and using effective instructional methods and learning materials;
3. Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
4. Maintaining open lines of communication with parents/guardians;
5. Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development;
6. Planning, preparing, and delivering lessons to a range of classes;
7. Marking pupils’ work, giving appropriate feedback, and maintaining records of pupils' progress and development;
8. Researching new topic areas and maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge;
9. Creating, devising, and writing new curriculum materials, lesson plans, tests, computer programs, and other education-related content in any form or medium;
10. Selecting and using a range of different learning resources and equipment;
11. Continuously updating and improving teaching and disciplinary methods;
12. Participating in and responding positively to the district’s evaluation and school improvement process;
13. Managing pupil behavior in the classroom and on school premises, and applying appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehavior;
14. Reading and comprehending books, curriculum materials, student work, and the like;
15. Communicating with students, staff, and parents orally, electronically, and in printed form;
16. Using computers and other electronic technology to learn, teach, and communicate;
17. Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purposes of the school program.
18. Moving around the classroom, hallways, and common areas of the school;
19. Bending and stooping frequently to communicate with students and evaluate student work;
20. Supervising students on playgrounds, in school buildings, and at school activities;
21. Lifting occasionally to move and carry materials around the classroom and school building.
22. Serve as a role model to all students.
23. Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District’s reputation or image in the community.
24. Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
25. Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.
26. Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
27. Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
28. Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).

FLSA Status: Exempt.

This is an at-will position.

Essential Functions: The essential functions of the Substitute Teacher position include: (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:

Physical Requirements
Substitute Teacher

E = Essential

NE = Non-Essential

NE

NE

E

E

E

Stamina

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Sprinting/Running

X

Flexibility

Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person

X

Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person

X

Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling

X

Reaching above the head

X

Reaching forward

X

Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.)

X

Activities

Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)

X

Hand/grip strength

X

Driving on the job

X

Typing non-stop

X

Use of Arms and Hands

Manual dexterity (screwing a lid on a jar)

X

Finger dexterity (typing)

X

Lifting Requirements

Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

Lifting 76 plus pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads?

X

Pushing/Pulling

25 to 50 pounds

X

51 to 75 pounds

X

76 to 90 pounds

X

Over 90 pounds

X

Carrying

10 to 25 pounds

X

26 to 50 pounds

X

51 to 75 pounds

X

76 to 90 pounds

X

Over 90 pounds

X

It is the policy of Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.