Substitute Teacher

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Wage: $20/hour

Reports to: Assistant Principal, Executive Director, PYP Program Coordinator, Chinese Language Coordinator, Director of Teacher and Learning  and Learning Support Coordinator

Position Overview: The Substitute Teacher carries out regular teacher’s lesson plans while the regular teacher is absent. During a prolonged absence of the regular teacher, the Substitute Teacher is responsible for performing all essential functions identified in the absent teacher’s job description.

Essential Responsibilities:

Performs the absent teacher’s class plans. Duties may include:

• Follow the absent teacher’s written lesson plans. Consult with the Assistant Principal and/or appropriate personnel to resolve questions and/or concerns.
• Teach scheduled classes. Communicate with the absent teacher in regards to special situations or problems encountered.
• Implement effective classroom management procedures. Maintain high standards and uphold the student code of conduct.
• Vary instructional techniques to address individual learning styles and stimulate student interest.
• Develop and maintain a positive learning environment. Help parents understand academic and behavioral objectives. 
• Ensure student/staff safety. Do not leave students unsupervised.
• Supervise non-classroom duties as assigned.
• Watch for student behavior that may indicate a problem, e.g. profanity, bullying, distress, etc. Intervene and/or report concerns to school administration. Consult with parents if needed.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers.
• Comply with all school procedures and schedules. 
• Perform other specific job related duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Teaching experience in an elementary school setting is preferred.
• Appreciation, experience, and understanding of Chinese culture. 
• Native level Mandarin Chinese proficiency is required for substitute teachers in Chinese classrooms.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills and strong motivational skills.

Collaborates and Consults With:

• All levels of management
• Lead Classroom Teachers
• Assistant Teachers
• Classroom Assistants

Terms of Employment: 12 Months

Physical Demands:

The physical demand described below are representative of those must met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job, and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodation can be made, while performing this job, the staff member shall:

• Use physical strength to lift, move, carry, pull or push equipments and/or student(s).
• Sit, stand, walk, and run for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers and/or controls.

Environmental Demands:

• The environmental demands described below are representative of those must met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job, and are not meant to be all inclusive.
• Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Exposure to heated/air-conditioned and ventilated facilities.
• Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
• Function in a workplace with a high level of noises at times.

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