Job Description:

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Responsible for teaching and supervising students in the absence of their assigned teacher.This is a professional level classification responsible for teaching and supervising students in the absence of their assigned teacher.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the District’s needs.

* In-person attendance is an essential function of this classification.

• Reviews and delivers lesson plans developed by teacher;

• Monitors and leaves reports on classroom behavior;

• Long-term substitutes may be responsible for developing and implementing curriculum
including determination of instructional resource use and delivery;

• Long-term substitutes may be responsible for developing, reviewing, revising and
implementing Individual Education Plans (I.E.P.s); evaluating student performance
including attendance and other record keeping; supervises students in school settings and
provides feedback to parents, counselors, administrators, and health providers; plans and
shares curriculum; and designs and delivers in-service training;

• As assigned, performs clerical duties such as copying, cutting, laminating, filing, word
processing, data entry, and ordering and delivering materials and assists with hygiene
needs of students; and,

• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, recommendations, and
statutes.

• District policies, procedures, organization structure and school requirements.

• Subject matter expertise in area of assignment.

• Behavior management techniques.

• Teaching principles and practices.

• Individual Educations Plans (I.E.P.s) and assessment tools.• Child development.

• Safety procedures.

SKILLS

• Working under pressure to meet timelines and handling multiple and changing priorities.

• Teaching, designing instructional curriculum and materials and providing educational
leadership.

• Managing behavioral problems.

• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Customer service and public relations.

• Counseling, conflict resolution and problem solving.

• Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, codes, and policies.

• Use of a variety of computer-based technologies and other equipment.

• Establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; demonstrating tact, diplomacy and patience.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in education and/or field of teaching expertise; or an equivalent
combination of directly-related education and experience.

Required Certifications/Licenses:
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate for content or grade level of instruction.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).

Our Beliefs: A Guide for Our Actions

·         We Believe In:

·         Loving each child as our own.

·         Mindful, curious, and adventurous learning.

·         Safe schools that nurture mind, body, and spirit.

·         High expectations that promote academic growth.

·         The strength that comes from the diversity of our community.

·         Our Vision: Creighton neighborhood schools inspire adventurous thinkers, collaborative learners, and kind-hearted leaders.