Position title: Instructional Building Substitute Teacher
Reports to: Principal
Compensation: $22 per hour

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of instructional staff include:

• Attends work on time daily, ready to complete the tasks and responsibilities of this position
• Deliver substitute lesson plans developed by teachers
• Develop morning meeting and/or community-building lessons
• Reinforces lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups
• Enforces school and class rules to support the teacher with classroom management
• Assists teachers in preparing for lessons by getting materials ready and/or setting up equipment
• Supervises students in class, between classes, during lunch and recess, and on field trips
• Implements instructional programs to meet the individual needs of students in a manner consistent with the school's mission statement
• Maintains a school atmosphere in which human and cultural values are shared to the fullest possible extent, and in which attainment of self-reliance, responsible behavior and a positive self-image is of prime importance
• Develop a cooperative partnership with students and parents based on mutual respect
• Establishes and maintains high standards for pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere
• Maintains accurate and confidential records of all assigned students
• Assists with the administration of all state-mandated testing including but not limited to the PSSA
• Attends meetings and collaborates with the team regarding academic and behavioral interventions
• Attends staff meetings, in-service meetings, team meetings, grade-level meetings, and department meetings, as required
• Participates in in-service education activities provided by the school as well as self-selected professional growth activities
• Performs other duties of an adjunct nature, which are necessary to maintain smooth operation of the school
• Proficiency in using basic office equipment and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of and support for the school's mission is required
• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Preference is given to those with Pennsylvania Teaching Certification or pursuing certification
• Excellent computer proficiency and word-processing skills are required
• A genuine desire to work cooperatively with colleagues and the capacity to work effectively with diverse populations is required
• Fluency in another language in addition to English is a plus

Working conditions

The working conditions include:

• Very high levels of social interaction, with daily and consistent work with children, parents, and other teachers.
• Communicate daily with people face-to-face, as well as communication through phone, e-mail, letters, and memos.
• Working very near others, within a few feet or less, which may result in exposure to diseases and infections, such as colds and influenza.
• Exposure to loud sounds and high noise levels regularly.
• Responsibility for the health and safety of the children in their school
• Being placed in conflict situations where parents and students might become angry or unpleasant.
• Working as part of a team of educators.

Physical requirements:

• Teachers are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear
• Operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds