Copy Of Non-Certified Substitute Teacher

Kanawha County Schools - Charleston, WV

Full-time - Entry Level

Charleston, WV

About the position

The Non-Certified Substitute Teacher will be responsible for assuming the daily duties and activities of the regular teacher in their absence. This role involves providing instruction, managing the classroom, and supporting students in their learning. The substitute teacher is expected to report directly to the school office upon arrival, sign in with the secretary, and clock in for their shift. It is important for the substitute to arrive early to review the lesson plans and assignments for the day, ensuring they are well-prepared to take over the classroom responsibilities. Throughout the day, the substitute teacher must take attendance according to school procedures and follow the lesson plans and normal schedule as closely as possible. Flexibility is key, as assignments may change throughout the day. The substitute is tasked with creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, tailored to the maturity and interests of the students. They will work with individuals, small groups, or the entire class to support the teaching of content, and must refer any behavior problems or questionable situations to the appropriate school administrator. Safety and supervision of students are paramount, and the substitute teacher must ensure that students are safe at all times. At the end of the day, they are required to prepare a written statement of completion of lesson plans, noting any changes to the normal schedule, behavior issues, and other relevant information for the regular classroom teacher to review upon their return. Additionally, the substitute should make reasonable preparations for the next day, which may include grading papers, recording issues, and returning the classroom to its original arrangement. The substitute teacher is expected to be present at the school for at least seven and one-half consecutive hours each full day of employment, which includes a thirty-minute, duty-free lunch period. They may also be asked to cover or assist in another classroom during the teacher's planning time. Finally, the substitute must sign out in the office and clock out before leaving.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the school office to sign in with the secretary and clock in.
• Plan to arrive early to review the lesson plan and assignments for the day.
• Take attendance according to school procedures.
• Follow the lesson plans and normal schedule as closely as possible.
• Be flexible as assignments may change throughout the day.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning appropriate for the maturity and interests of the students.
• Work with individuals, small groups, or the entire class to support teaching of content.
• Refer behavior problems or questionable situations to the appropriate school administrator.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of students at all times.
• Prepare a written statement of completion of lesson plans, notable changes to the normal schedule, behavior issues, etc. for the regular classroom teacher to review upon his/her return.
• Make reasonable preparations for the next day (grade papers, record issues, return classroom to original arrangement, etc.).
• Perform other duties as directed by the principal.
• Be present at the school for at least seven and one-half consecutive hours each full day of employment, including a thirty-minute, duty-free lunch period.
• Sign out in the office and clock out before leaving.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Three (3) professional employment references.
• Valid WV Department of Education Short Term Substitute Permit.