Del Valle Independent School District. Multiple Campus Locations - Del Valle, Texas.
Job Description
Responsible for providing and implementing daily lesson plans according to the district’s requirements. Manages the classroom environment, provides activities, materials, and promotes student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
Starting Date: Immediately
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certification: High School diploma or GED (Recognized by the Texas Education Agency or Regional Accrediting Agency)
Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non‑refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.
Required Experience
Knowledge/Skills
- Ability to work well with children and adults
- Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Professionalism
The Educators’ Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.
- Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions
- Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators
Classroom Instruction and Management
- Follows teacher plans and presents information and instruction to help students learn the subject matter and skills.
- Maintains instruction that is compatible with the school and district curriculum goals.
- Manages student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Communication and Community Relations
- Be a positive role model for students, support the mission of the District.
- Interacts effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Qualities of an Effective Substitute
- Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
- Daily flexibility to changeover to different assignments as dictated by campus administration and school needs.
- Corrects unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and informs campus principal of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
- Complies with District policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
- Complies with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH (Legal) and (Local) and with any other policies, regulations, and guidelines that impose duties, requirements, and standards.
Equipment
Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, printer, copier, and other equipment applicable to the position.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
- Maintains emotional control under stress.
- Works with frequent interruptions.
- Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
- Occasional light lifting and carrying (15‑44 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.
- District wide travel.
- Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination, vibration.
- Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, etc.), work outside, work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven surfaces.
Position Type
Substitute
Salary
$130 to $150 Daily Rate