The posting
Reports to: Dean of Students
Work Hours: Normal School hours
Pay Grade: $168 per day or $84 per 1/2 day for degreed substitutes, $152 per day or $76 per 1/2 day for non-degreed substitutes (max 8 hours per day)
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: o High School Diploma (Required) o Experience working with students (preferred)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: o Reports to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedules of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials. Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the principal. o Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher. o Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. o Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned. o Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives. o Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, clears chalkboard, etc. o Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures. o Indicates behavior expectations in accordance with MSE school policy to all students at the beginning of class. o Ensures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom. o May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc. o Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned. o Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems. o Knows school procedures and regulations o Performs other related duties as directed by the principal or DoS.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district. o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. o Ability to organize special programs for the district. o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone. o Ability to analyze data o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: o Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting. o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required. o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location. o Moderate travel is required.
