Substitute Teacher Job Description Purpose: A substitute teacher is responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
Organizational Relationships: Works under the direction of the Building Principal and the Human Resource Director via the Substitute Clerk and is evaluated by classroom teachers and school principals.
Pay Rate: High School Diploma - $80 per day
College Degree - $100 per day
Retired Teacher - $110 per day
If subbing for an aide, pay is $11 hourly rate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaches scheduled classes. Prepares a written summary of work completed.
- Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher.
- Follows the teacher’s written lesson plans. Consults with the principal and/or staff to resolve questions and/or concerns.
- Complies with all building procedures and schedules. Promotes the proper use and care of school property.
- Makes the absent teacher aware of special situations or problems encountered.
- Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
- Implements effective pupil management procedures. Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code. Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administrator.
- Develops and maintains a positive learning environment.
- Works cooperatively with staff and parents.
- Incorporates the effective use of available technology.
- Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
- Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
- Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
- Supervises non-classroom duties when assigned.
- Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
- Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Certificate (GED). Indiana Substitute Teaching Permit minimum, Indiana Teaching License preferred. Candidate must hold a valid Indiana Teaching License for long-term substitute positions.
- Candidate must be at least 18 years of age (4 years out of high school to be a substitute at high school).
- Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions.
- Ability to communicate in both oral and written means.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to students, staff, and parents.
- Ability to handle stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
- Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
- Ability to be professional in appearance, attitude and demeanor.