TITLE: Substitute Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principals

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: To be determined by Administration and the Board of Trustees

JOB SUMMARY:

To replace the regular classroom teacher in his or her absence. To provide as closely as possible the same successful instructional and learning environment that would exist if the regular classroom teacher were in attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess a valid substitute certification issued by the Professional Teaching Standards Board of the State of Wyoming.
2. Possess group dynamics and interpersonal skills with both peers and students.
3. Possess the ability to plan appropriate educational activities for students when there are no plans available or when assigned because of an emergency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follow the plans left by the regular teacher as closely as possible.
2. Substitute teachers who are consistently unavailable to substitute risk being contacted less frequently.
3. Follow the procedures, rules, and routines of the regular classroom teacher as described in building policy and substitute instructions left by the regular teacher.
4. Maintain a detailed accurate, and legible account of the material covered during the regular teacher's absence.
5. Provide written explanation if plans of the regular teacher were not followed.
6. Maintain a written record for the regular classroom teacher of classroom management issues that need to be known by or followed up on by the regular classroom teacher.
7. Confer with the office substitute coordinator upon arrival to substitute for the purpose of learning of any additional duty responsibilities.
8. Confer with department head, grade level teacher, or principal if there is a question about plans or expectations of the substitute.
9. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the level being taught.
10. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence as a substitute teacher.
11. Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
12. Conduct oneself in a business-like and task-oriented manner.
13. Remain in the building during the hours assigned as a substitute.
14. Maintain maximum supervision of assigned students at all times.
15. Maintain confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff, or parent/guardian in any public setting and chooses the appropriate time, place, and supervisor to discuss school/substitute related issues.