TITLE:   Substitute Teacher for 2018/2019 School Year

JOB GOAL: In the absence of the classroom teacher, the substitute teacher enables each student to pursue his or her education as smoothly and completely as possible by providing instruction,  encouraging student progress and managing the learning environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Excellent human relations skills.
• Ability to implement 21^st Century Skills into the curriculum.
• Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on substitute plans and the needs and abilities of students.
• Performs all duties assigned to the absent teacher unless excused by the building administrator.
• Maintains, as fully as possible, the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Ability to move around the room in order to effectively monitor student work and behavior.
• Manages the learning environment by handling non-instructional tasks efficiently, using instructional time appropriately, maintaining an effective physical setting for instruction and maintaining appropriate student behavior in the classroom.
• Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.
• Possess the patience, caring and desire needed to work with the students to see that each student has the opportunity to succeed.
• Take attendance and keep attendance registers for regular classroom teacher.
• Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files.
• Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled.
• Teaches the lesson as prepared by the absent teacher.
• If a physical education teacher, some assignments may require working outdoors in conditions  which are moderately comfortable and require adaptation of clothes and dress to the conditions  or the use of “sun blockers.”     
• If a resource teacher, assist teachers upon their request in the locations assigned.
• If teaching chemistry or certain science classes, ability to use appropriate masks and filters or protective clothing as protections from harmful liquids or fumes.
• Consults with a building administrator or grade level teacher, before initiating any teaching or other procedure not specified.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and all other areas of the buildings and grounds, as necessary.
• Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline consistent with the Student Code of Conduct Booklet.
• Reports in writing the day’s activities at conclusion of the teaching day.
• Provide supervision of students at all times.
• Adheres to all district rules, regulations and policies.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately, or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Participates in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, and in-service and staff development activities as required or assigned.
• Good knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade assigned.
• Ability to work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Expectations:

• Knowledge of district’s mission, goals and organization.
• If teaching physical education, must possess sufficient strength, dexterity, endurance, agility and skill to carry out the program of studies for the activities to which assigned.
• Dresses in a manner consistent with school policies.
• Reports to the school office upon arrival and performs all check-in procedures as required.
• Follows all district and school policies, rules and procedures to which regular teachers are subject to and what good teaching practice dictates.
• Returns instructional materials, equipment and keys to proper place.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, records, equipment, and materials.
• Assists in the documentation of student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports, as required. 
• Adheres to good safety practices.
• Be courteous and professional at all times.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a standard substitute license,  full teaching license, or emergency sub teaching license issued by the Kansas State Department of Education.

Minimum of 60 college credit hours, Bachelor degree in any area, or higher degree.

Successful completion of all KCKPS training to be prepared as a substitute teacher.

Meets the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City Kansas Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education

COMMUNICATION

Maintains communication with teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.

Provides health services, information, and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.

Completes accident/incident reports for students/staff.

Compiles data for statistical purposes.

Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records.

ORGANIZATION

Maintains a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation.

Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.

Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

Performs other related work as required.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike ore wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture.  While performing the duties of the job the employee occasionally may visit a child’s home.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well-being.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  At-will

SALARY: Based on the KCKPS salary schedule for substitute teachers

REPORT TO:  Human Resources Substitute Teacher Administrator and Building Principal

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with established procedure approved by the Board

Signatures

This job description has been approved by all levels of management:

Manager _______________________________________________

HR ___________________________________________________

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

Employee _____________________________ Date ____________