Substitute Teacher
The Opportunity:
In the absence of the regular teacher, performs all duties related to student learning including strong classroom management techniques, integrating curriculum into positive outcomes and discipline.
Responsibilities:
In the absence of the regular teacher:
- Teaches skills utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities
- Instructs pupils in subject matter specific in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
- Adapts material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils
- Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil
- Encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
- Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems
- Communicates with parents and other concerned individuals on pupil progress
- Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
- Administers or monitors group tests
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities
- Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines
- Seeks to involve parents/corporation/industry and community in education of youth
Qualifications:
- Conferred Bachelors Degree
- Must be able to obtain a valid Ohio substitute teaching certificate
- Must be Highly Qualified in appropriate subject area
- Evidence of exemplary classroom teaching experience
- A special commitment to helping urban students to succeed; with an emphasis on urban schools representing a variety of socioeconomic levels, racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with administrators, teachers, parents and community/corporate groups
- Ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Willingness to spend the additional time needed to effectively meet the challenges, objectives, and purposed of the school
- Ability to be a warm, caring hard worker dedicated to human growth and development