SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Poteet ISD; Poteet (TX); On-site; USD 13,837 - 23,985; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Poteet, Texas is seeking a Substitute Teacher who will manage classroom activities, ensure student safety, and implement lesson plans effectively. Applicants must attend training, maintain discipline, and support school policies. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to foster positive relationships with students and staff. This position involves physical activity as well as regular interaction with children to support their learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must follow oral and written directions and establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage student learning in accordance with school goals.
• Ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Implement lesson plans and motivate students.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Job description

Job Description

Starting Date: Immediately

Apply for a substitute position. We periodically call for interviews on substitute teachers on an as needed basis. Applications will be on file with the district for the school year. We interviews will be conducted, a letter will go to your address stating the time and place for the interviews and training.

Manages student learning in accordance with the goals and directives of the schools and states.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
• Maintains discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and county policies;
• Ensures the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
• Reports to office upon arrival at school; checks mailbox of absent teacher for materials requiring immediate attention; requests clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary; · Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible;
• Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate;
• Organizes students for effective instruction;
• Dismisses all students from the classroom before leaving the building;
• Completes a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular classroom teacher;
• Collects and places students’ papers in regular teacher’s desk;
• Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place;
• Complies with and supports school and state regulations and policies;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/state policies and practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students. Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.

Special Requirements

• Candidate must attend an orientation/training session and complete required District and state credentialing requirements (Background check, Fingerprinting)

Physical Demands / Requirements

• Duties performance typically in school settings to include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to 40 pounds may be required. Other physical activities may be required.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards.
• Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.
• Regular instruction to special needs children may be necessary.
• Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required on assigned days.
• Regular contact with other staff members and building administrator(s) is required on assigned days as a substitute.