Substitute Teacher

ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 22,140 - 27,675; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Roswell, New Mexico, is seeking a Substitute Teacher/Associate/Secretary. This role involves supporting teachers during absences, maintaining classroom management, and following lesson plans. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a driver's license, and a valid substitute teaching license. The position offers $120 per day for substitutes and $150 for certified teachers, emphasizing the importance of working effectively in an educational environment.

Qualifications

• Current Driver's license and Car Insurance.
• Obtain satisfactory background check for District.
• Obtain valid substitute teaching license.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to district employees during absences.
• Complete lesson plans and grades as a Long Term Substitute.
• Maintain effective classroom management.

Skills

Ability to travel from site to site

Prior experience working with children

Effective communication skills

Classroom management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Veterans Preference

The Jobs for Veterans Act mandates priority of service to veterans seeking employment and training opportunities. To ensure compliance with this law, this job posting will be available only to veterans for the first 24 hours. After this period, the job will be released to all job seekers.

Job Overview

Roswell Independent School District

Job Title: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/ASSOCIATE/SECRETARY

Reports To: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND/OR BUILDING PRINCIPAL

General Job Description

The job of substitute is for the purposes of providing support to district employees whose job requires that a substitute be present during times of absence of teacher and/or associate during the school day.

Compensation

$120 A DAY (FOR CERTIFIED TEACHERS $150 A DAY)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Report to work at scheduled time; 7.25 hours for teacher and 7 hours for associate/secretary (if full day).
• Long Term Substitute teacher is required to complete lesson plans/grades and all other duties assigned to the teacher they are substituting for.
• Prior to the beginning of the school year, a substitute must be at least 18 years old for those seeking to perform instructional services in grades K-6 and must be at least 21 years old for those seeking to perform instructional services 7-12.
• Accept substitute assignments as offered.
• Follow lesson plans/instructions of classroom teacher/associate and/or secretary.
• Provide a secure, safe environment for students.
• Substitute must request proper identification (I.D./Drivers license etc.) of person picking student up from school.
• Maintain effective classroom management.
• Implement successful strategies for teaching effective lessons.
• Be prepared with grade‑level appropriate educational environment for students.
• At the end of the day, provide summary for classroom teacher/associate and/or secretary.
• Comply with state and federal laws, RISD Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics, school board policies and procedures.
• Work with a wide variety of individuals in a highly stressful environment.
• Communicate in well‑organized oral and written forms.
• Make sound decisions and demonstrate intellectual capabilities.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters.
• Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Work independently with very little supervision.
• May be required to perform other functions/duties as assigned by teacher/associate/secretary and/or principal.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Current Drivers license and Car Insurance.
• Obtain satisfactory background check for District
• Obtain satisfactory background check for PED Licensure ($40.00 fee)
• Obtain valid substitute teaching license ($50.00 PED application fee)
• Ability to travel from site to site.
• Prior experience working with children, preferred.

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds), climbing stairs, reaching, squatting, kneeling, having full mobility of fingers/hands, and moving light furniture may be required, unless ADA accommodations have been mutually agreed on and does not create an undue hardship upon the district.

Safety And Health

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, etc.).

Equipment/Material Handled

Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, multi‑media equipment including current technology as needed.

Work Environment

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise and temperature. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self‑motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. May work under stressful conditions on occasion.