Substitute Teacher (Short Term)

Rev. 8/30/2011

Job Title:

Substitute Teacher (Short Term)

Wage/Hour Status:

Non Exempt

Reports to: Campus Director Position Summary:

Dept./School: As Assigned

Teaches and facilitates learning for students in a Responsive Education Solutions (ResponsiveEd) school, maintaining academic progress, discipline and records. Works with parents and students to provide and implement individualized education to meet the needs of all students. Qualifications: Education/Certification Prefer No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Highly Qualified (HQ) with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree (B.A.or B.S.) from four-year College or University, not required. Another option to achieve HQ status is to have a Graduate degree in a core academic area. Teachers Certification recommended but not required. Experience Teaching experience in a Public School is preferred. Teachers Certification recommended but not required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Must have a passion for children. Must have the ability and patience to work interactively with children. Must have basic knowledge of federal and state education laws. Must be computer literate. Must have strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization. Must have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Must have the ability to communicate with all levels of students, their parents, the community, peers, administrative staff, Campus Directors, Superintendents, and corporate staff. Must have the ability to transition with changes. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Must have the ability to travel as necessary.

Preferred KSAs

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction preferred.

Responsibilities and Duties:

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Substitute Teacher (Short Term)

Rev. 8/30/2011

The Substitute Teacher will instruct and motivate students in all course study. The Substitute Teacher will assign lessons and correct homework. The Substitute Teacher will maintain discipline in the classroom. The Substitute Teacher will maintain a learning center that is conducive to learning, safe, attractive and stimulating. The Substitute Teacher will set a good housekeeping example in the learning center and encourages students to follow this example. The Substitute Teacher will inspire students with consistency, care, and interest to build students self-esteem and promote continued success. The Substitute Teacher will praise students, compliment them and encourages them in order to build character. The Substitute Teacher will utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the students learning experiences. Equipment Used: All equipment required to perform jobs duties and task previously described. Physical / Environmental Factors: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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