Job Title:                    Substitute Teacher

Reports to:                 Principal

Purpose Statement:  The job of Substitute is done for the purpose/s of supporting instruction, supervising students, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher or paraprofessional.

Essential Functions: 

• Facilitate classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans for the purpose of improving student success in academics.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, hallway, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned for the purpose of providing an orderly classroom and a positive learning environment.
• Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by building principal for the purpose of supporting building needs.
• Reports incidents (e.g. disagreements, suspected child abuse, injuries, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to school policies and procedures.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated for the purpose of meeting needs throughout the Carthage R-9 School District.
• Responsible for the same legal and procedural responsibilities as regular classroom teacher or paraprofessional.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications       

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex tasks. Specific skills-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; reading, analyzing, and interpreting lesson plans, technical procedures, and textbooks; and analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusion. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include appropriate policies, procedures, regulations, and/or laws; and behavior management strategies.

ABILITY is required to work with others and to use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; operate equipment using standardized methods; work with a diverse individuals and groups. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:  establishing and maintaining positive and appropriate relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; and exhibiting tack and patience.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificates/Licenses

Valid substitute certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

Certification requirements are available by visiting https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/substitute-teachers.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Required Testing

None

Working Environment

Some lifting (up to 15 pounds at times), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, this job requires prolonged periods of sitting - 10%, 40% walking, and 50% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Term of Position

As Needed

FLSA Status

Exempt