Classroom Teacher: Substitute Teacher

Location:        District Wide

Reports To:  School Principal

Salary Range:  WBR Substitute Pay Rate

Substitute Teacher : RESPONSIBILITIES

The following information shows the key duties, tasks, and responsibilities that make up the functions of substitute teachers in schools:

• Direct the learning procedure in the direction of accomplishing curriculum objectives and goals as implied in the lesson plans, lessons or units assigned
• Make use of instructional procedures and materials which are most suitable for attaining lesson goals
• Take attendance according to the procedures of the school
• Ensure an orderly and tidy classroom
• Maintain classroom management and normal classroom routines
• Oversee students outside the classroom including in the hallways and cafeteria etc.
• Adhere to all procedures, guidelines, and policies followed by regular teachers in line with recommended teaching procedures
• Ensure a sustainable relationship with parents, students, school personnel and members of the public by communicating in a confidential, polite, professional and refined manner
• Compile a report for the teacher for when he/she returns

Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the Substitute Teacher

The following are the skills, abilities, and other qualifications required to perform the role of a substitute teacher successfully:

• Prior experience in working with students/children as a substitute teacher or in another capacity
• Basic certificate/diploma from an authorized high school
• Ability to comply with written and or oral instructions
• Ability to create an efficient working relationship with other personnel
• Proficiency in maintaining efficient classroom management skills
• Willingness to stand for most hours of the day
• Relationship-building skills/Establishes good rapport with students on a daily basis
• Full capability to give instructions while the regular teacher is absent
• Dependable, reliable, dedicated, professional

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic certificate/diploma from an authorized high school