Substitute Teacher

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Substitute Teacher

FLSA: Exempt Professional

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a NM PED Subsititue License - Must be able to pass a background check

REPORTS TO: Site Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Daily contracted services for the current school year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.

• Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular Instructor.

• Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.

• Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

• Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.

• Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, severe storm and tornado warning procedures. Review notes for the day, take attendance and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.

• Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.

• Report for duty 30 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.

• Leave detailed notes for teacher on any issues experienced during the day.

• Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or the Substitute Office