Summary: The job of the Substitute Teacher is to instruct students and aid in their learning in the absence of the regular teacher.

Qualifications/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum requirement of 60 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university
• Complete a criminal history background check and fill out a fingerprint card
• Complete the application for a substitute teaching license and have it approved by the Kansas State Department of Education
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret lesson plans, procedures, and text books
• Ability to establish and maintain effective time management strategies
• Ability to present information to students and respond appropriately to questions
• Flexibility to work with students of all ages in diverse classroom settings

Supervisory Responsibilities: Assigned classroom students

Essential Functions:

• Provide classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans
• Create a classroom that conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment
• Maintain the school routine and classroom procedures
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated
• Maintain discipline and classroom control
• Present lessons and able to solve practical problems

General Responsibilities:

• Report to school office upon arrival
• Report all student injuries, illnesses, accident, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately
• Maintain classroom appearance
• Complies with and supports school and state regulations and policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s)

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Duty performance is typically in school settings: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas
• Frequent sitting, walking, standing, stooping, and lifting
• Regularly required to speak and hear
• Reach with hands and arms