EMERGENCY CERTIFICATED SUBSTITUTE

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION:
A substitute teacher provides interim classroom instruction and support during the absence of
the regular teacher. This role involves maintaining an orderly classroom, delivering pre-planned
lessons, and fostering an environment conducive to learning. The substitute teacher ensures
students receive a high-quality education while adhering to the established curriculum and
school policies.
Additional Information about This Position: To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions:
• Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of
assigned students; implements an instructional program designed to meet individual
student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth;
implements lesson plans.
• Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to
the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or
curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum objectives.
• Implements, in a positive and supportive manner, established classroom policies and
procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling and
discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes
referrals for assistance, where appropriate.
• Confers with students, parents/guardians and other staff, maintaining an open positive
relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation and to encourage student
achievement.
• Informs contract teacher about work done in each subject and any homework
assignments made to students.
• Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel and volunteers.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population within the classroom and within the
individual building setting—must possess strong listening and problem-solving skills;
demonstrate excellent classroom management skills and communicate effectively and
clearly with others.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Knowledge of:
• Effective behavior management techniques; effective instructional techniques; rules and
procedures for student safety.
Ability to:
• Deal with students in a positive and confident manner; be fair and consistent when working
with a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population; adapt to change and
remain flexible; organize activities; management student behavior; use good judgment to
maintain a safe learning environment; provide instruction and demonstrate techniques; use
necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools or software; direct assistants; establish
and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents/guardians,
staff and administrators.
• Reflect on one’s practices
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing: listen non-judgmentally and clearly convey
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• Prioritize in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands
• Adapt to change and remain flexible
• Maintain high ethical standards
• Demonstrate ability to remain calm in escalated or stressful situations
• Interact in a warm and understanding manner with students with special needs
• Know and follow health, safety, and emergency procedures of the district
Skill in:
• Proficiency in reading, writing and oral communications; effective communication with
students, parents/guardians in a diverse community; implementing lesson plans for
students having a wide range of achievement.
• Organization and time management
• Application of anti-racist and racial equity practices
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret in English effectively
• Ability to follow instructions in English in written and oral form
• Ability to write effectively in English
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions requires the following
physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling,
crouching; reaching, handling, and standing on your feet for extended periods of time.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit,
and occasionally crouch or kneel and frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk. Successful
performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and
peripheral vision
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
There are no unusual environmental conditions. Most activities are performed indoors in a
classroom setting. Typically, the noise level in the work environment is moderate. The employee
has responsibility for the safety and well-being of others and must be able to interact with
others.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The
individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be
assigned.

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