Substitute Teacher

Brainerd Public Schools; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brainerd Public Schools is seeking a substitute teacher to support student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. You will meets and instruct assigned classes at designated times and locations, planning lessons to meet diverse student needs and maintaining a productive classroom environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher and Minnesota certification/licensure for the area to be taught (short-call substitute license acceptable).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Minnesota certification/licensure in area to be taught; short-call substitute license acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Meets & instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Employs varied instructional techniques and media suited to settings and student needs.

Skills

Instructional planning

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, assist students to learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults during the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Essential Functions

• Meets & instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Minnesota certification/licensure in area to be taught; short-call substitute license acceptable