Human Resources -

1. Participating in the SubSkills training program.

   • All newly hired substitute teacher candidates without a bachelor’s degree in education must complete the SubSkills training within the first two months of employment.

2. Provide Instruction to Students

   • Implement classroom teacher’s lesson plans.

   • Maintain a strong instructional focus utilizing the elements of effective instruction.

   • Communicate clear learning goals to students.

   • Use appropriate level of questioning to promote understanding.

   • Appropriately recognize and reinforce individual student effort.

   • Instruct students to analyze and apply knowledge.

   • Display enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and expect students to enjoy learning.

3. Provide Effective Classroom Environment

   • Effectively and consistently maintain classroom rules and procedures.

   • Redirect students naturally and immediately.

   • Be well-organized and have all materials, equipment, etc., ready for immediate use.

   • Carry out smooth and effective transitions (e.g., from one activity to another, as students enter and leave the room).

   • Establish a positive learning environment.

4. Complete an end of the day report

   • A detailed written report on what the students accomplished, how the classroom responded and any problems you encountered.

5. Information obtained about students, including grades/performance, must be kept confidential.

6. Follow District and building policies and procedures

1. Escort students to transportation and other areas of the building.

2. Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management), as needed.

3. Provides review and practice of skills taught by a teacher with students 1:1 and in small groups.

4. Works with students in schools and on community outings.

5. Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.

6. Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.

7. Assists with the supervision of students during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.

8. Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.

9. Performs other duties as assigned

10. Follow District and building policies and procedures

1. Answers the telephone and takes messages.

2. Enters data into the computer, i.e. attendance, tardy lists (if trained).

3. Assists students, staff, and the public that come into the office area.

4. Files materials as necessary.

5. Provides care/first aid for students with injury and/or illness when necessary. Care could be emergent or non-emergent in nature.

6. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or assistant principal.

7. Follow District and building policies and procedures.

Some District classrooms and work areas are not climate controlled and are subject to extremes of temperature and humidity.

Stairs, chalk dust and exposure to communicable diseases may be potential hazards. In labs/classrooms there could be exposure to toxic chemicals and fumes. Equipment that supports classroom instruction could be potentially hazardous under certain conditions.