Substitute Teacher

Queen Creek Unified School District; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 20,848 - 32,287; Part time

Job summary

Queen Creek Unified School District is seeking a substitute teacher to provide instruction in the absence of the classroom teacher based on provided lesson plans. Candidates should be able to improvise when necessary and ensure continuity of learning.

Applicants must hold an Arizona teaching or substitute certificate, have an AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card, and supply three references. The role is as-needed, with daily and long-term assignment pay depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Arizona teacher or substitute certificate.
• Must have AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• Three references with emails; one from current or previous supervisor.
• Attach copies of all documents to online application.

Responsibilities

• Teaches with understanding and respect for each pupil.
• Follows teacher's lesson plans to provide effective lessons.
• Consults with administrator/teacher before starting any non-specified activity.
• Records attendance and required documentation.
• Maintains professional ethics and student confidentiality.
• Manages classroom learning environment and instructional time.
• Refers pupils to other professionals when needed.
• Reports daily activities to the assigned classroom teacher.

Skills

Adaptability

Classroom management

Communication

Lesson plan adherence

Education

Arizona teacher certificate or substitute certificate

AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card

Job description

Job Goals

Provide instruction to students based on lesson plans in the absence of classroom teacher. Applicant should be able to improvise as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Arizona Teacher Certificate or Substitute Teaching Certificate
• AZ State IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Three references (please add email addresses for each reference in your application; one needs to be a current or previous supervisor)
• Copies of all above listed documents must be attached to the online application at time of submission
• Incomplete applications will be closed after 30 days of receipt.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

As needed

Compensation

• Daily Call Assignments
  • $155 per full day and $77.50 per half day
  • $113 per full day and $56.50 per half day (if covering as a Substitute Special Ed Aide)
• Long Term Assignments (starting on the 21st consecutive day)
  • $175 per full day with Substitute or Teacher Certificate

REPORTS TO

Principal and District Substitute Specialist

Performance Responsibilities

• Teaches with understanding and respect for the individuality of each pupil.
• Follows the lesson plans the teacher prepared in order to provide an effective lesson for students.
• Consults with a building administrator or grade level teacher, before initiating any teaching or other procedure not specified in the lesson or building plans.
• Records attendance and all other requested documentation.
• Adheres strictly to professional ethics.
• Protects confidentiality of all students.
• Manages the learning environment by handling non-instructional tasks efficiently, using instructional time appropriately, maintaining an effective physical setting for instruction, and maintaining appropriate student behavior in the classroom.
• Makes necessary referrals of pupils to other professional personnel according to the building plan.
• Reports in writing the day's activities to the regularly assigned classroom teacher.
• Returns all instructional materials, equipment, and keys to the proper place at the conclusion of the teaching day.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems as well as all student concerns or allegations to the appropriate authority immediately, or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Reviews job status i.e. dates, times, cancellations, number of days of the assignment etc. in Absence Management (formerly Aesop) regularly.
• Attends to the needs of students and engages them in learning at all times during the assignment.
• Willingness and flexibility to change an assignment (be it grade level or subject) at a moment's notice when asked by a building administrator.
• Work in a positive and cooperative manner with paraeducators, support staff, and all others in the school setting.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Athletics & Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone [phone] and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone [phone]. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad u orientación sexual en la admisión y el acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades ni en ningún aspecto de sus operaciones, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas sobre las políticas antidiscriminatorias: Coordinador del Título IX, Director de Atletismo y Servicios Estudiantiles, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-7488; y Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Educación Especial, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-5990.