Substitute Teacher

Oak Ridge Schools

Oak Ridge (TN)

On-site

USD 13,837 - 15,867

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Oak Ridge Schools is seeking a dedicated Substitute Teacher to ensure a stable learning environment in the absence of regular teachers. Responsibilities include following lesson plans, managing the classroom effectively, and maintaining a positive student-teacher relationship. This role requires a high school diploma and effective classroom management skills.

Qualifications

  • Possess high school diploma or equivalent with preferably some college coursework.
  • Proficient in maintaining efficient classroom management.
  • Able to establish effective working relationships with parents, students, and staff.

Responsibilities

  • Reports to school office at the beginning and end of the school day.
  • Carries out the program of study prescribed in the lesson plans.
  • Creates a conducive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management
Professional behavior
Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
College coursework preferred

Job description

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In the absence of the regular classroom teacher to help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.

  • Reports to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials in accordance with school procedures.
  • Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
  • Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
  • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
  • Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
  • Maintains a neat and orderly classroom.
  • Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
  • Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with school and district policies.
  • Insures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
  • May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.
  • Provides classroom teacher with reports accounting for relevant information regarding events of the day.
  • Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
  • Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
  • Knows school procedures and regulations.
  • Performs other related duties as directed by principal.
  • Ensures sustainable relationship with parents, pupils, school personnel and members of the public by communicating in a confidential, polite and professional manner.

Please refer to http://www.ortn.edu/central-office/employment/substitutes/ for more information regarding the process and requirements to become a substitute.

Building/Campus All

Salary: From 75.00

Salary: To 86.00

Additional Job Information

  • Possess high school diploma or equivalent and preferably have taken college coursework
  • Proficient in maintaining efficient classroom management skills
  • Able to maintain professional behavior regarding perceptions of students and school culture
  • Able to comply with written and or oral

instructions

  • Able to create an effective working relationship with other personnel, parents and students

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Entry level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Education and Training
  • Industries
    Education Administration Programs

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