Long Term Substitute Teacher - Gifted Education at Plaza Middle School

POSITION TITLE: Long Term Substitute Teacher - Gifted Education at Plaza Middle School

SALARY: $28.48 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have a valid Missouri Teacher Certificate or Substitute Certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE.mo.gov). Teaching experience preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age.

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Asst. Superintendent Human Resources

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Daily contracted services for the current school year.

JOB GOAL: Assist 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in learning the appropriate subject matter and skills as designated by curriculum.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
• Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular Instructor.
• Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
• Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
• Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, severe storm and tornado warning procedures. Review notes for the day, take attendance and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
• Report for duty 30 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as directed by the teacher's instruction.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or the Substitute Office.

FLSA Non-exempt