Substitute Teacher

Jefferson County School District; Fayette (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson County School District is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support classrooms across the district. The role requires delivering planned lessons, maintaining a positive learning environment, and ensuring student safety during the regular instructor's absence.

This daily contracted position focuses on applying district policies, using sound judgment, and collaborating with school staff. Candidates must have verified 60 college credits from an accredited college or university and be ready

Qualifications

• Verification of 60 college credits from an appropriately accredited college/university.

Responsibilities

• 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 the planning time of the teacher.

Education

60 college credits

Job description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE:

Substitute Teacher

FLSA:

Exempt Professional

QUALIFICATIONS:

Verification of 60 college credits from an appropriately accredited college/university

REPORTS TO:

Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Daily contracted services for the current school year.

Essential Job 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 the planning time of the teacher.

Other Job Functions

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.


• Take 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.


• Leave detailed notes for the teacher on any issues experienced during the day.


• Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or the Substitute Office