Substitute Teacher (Continuous Recruitement Pool)

Salary: $22.00 Hourly

Description

A Substitute Teacher is very vital to our students, school staff and to the community. Substitute teachers are not committed to any specific school, but rather, will step in at a moment’s notice and help to maintain continuity. While the absence of the regular teacher can mean an interruption of the educational program, the Insular Superintendent, Principal or designee will utilize the substitute list to contact a qualified, approved, and well prepared Substitute Teacher to ensure that no class is left uncovered on any given day, for no longer than two class periods from the start of each day.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports to the school office when contacted to sign in and pick up required material/schedule of classes and the end of the school day to return materials;

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  Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson left by the classroom teacher;

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  Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the students;

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  Guides the learning process towards the achievement of the curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned;

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  Maintains a neat and orderly classroom; straightens chairs, tables, clears chalkboard, etc.;

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  Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned;

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  Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation pertaining to teacher and students;

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  Maintains a professional appearance as an example to students;

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  Takes attendance in accordance to school procedures;

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  Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives;

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  Ensures that students are never left unattended in the classroom;

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  Knowledge of procedures for referring students with disciplinary problems;

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  Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students; equipment, materials and facilities;

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  Performs other related duties consistent with the position as directed by the respective Principal or Superintendent.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current Certification from the VI Board of Education

Position Factors

• On an “as-needed” basis

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  Written complaints made by a Superintendent or School Principal will be evaluated on a case by case basis and may result in the removal of the individual from the Substitute Teacher listing.