Job Description: Substitute Teacher/Aide/Clerk

Primary Purpose

To enable each child to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular employee

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• 15 hours’ college or waiver letter with detailed information on previous work with children in an educational environment (copy of transcript reflecting a minimum of 15 hours is required).
• Completed online application
• Completed New Hire and Substitute documents (link is in the left column on the Careers tab page)
• Copy of required 1-9 documentation (See allowable list of documentation on I-9 from under New Substitute Documentation link on Careers webpage)
• Certified teachers must provide a copy of their certification
• Attend mandatory Substitute Orientation (Call 972-923-4631 for next available date/time)

Special Knowledge & Skills

• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise self-control when dealing with students

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Follows the teacher’s written lesson plans.  Consults with the principal and/or staff to resolve questions and/or concerns
• Compiles with all building procedures and schedules.  Promotes the proper use and care of school property
• Teaches scheduled classes.  Prepares a written summary of work completed.  Makes the absent teacher
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures
• Implements effective pupil management procedures.  Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code
• Works cooperatively with other teachers
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time
• Respects personal privacy.  Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information
• Maintains acceptable attendance record and its punctual
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed
• Ability to effectively function on the Frontline substitute system