Mount Vernon Community School District
Job Title: ELEMENTARY
CLASSROOM TEACHER – Long Term Substitute
For 2012-13 school year
180 days (or prorated as per days left in the school
year)
Reports to:
Principal, Superintendent
Status: __x_
Full Time ___ Part Time
___ Hourly __x_
Salary
Date Revised: Aug.
2012
Basic Function:
The long-term substitute will be responsible for the full teaching
responsibilities of the grade level/class.
Essential Functions:
Performance of these
functions is the reason the job exists. They are essential for one or more of
the following reasons:
A.
Plan,
organize, and deliver high quality teaching lessons and learning experiences
for students
B.
The function
requires specialized skills.
C.
The function
occupies a large percentage of time.
D.
Failure to
perform the function may have serious consequences.
*Key skills, requirements,
expectations (not all-inclusive)
*all other duties as assigned by
the building principal
1.
Teach
reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health,
physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom, using the course of
study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning
activities.
2.
Instruct
pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and
administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3.
Develop
lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small
group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
4.
Translate
lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time
for instruction.
5.
Establish
and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional
learning atmosphere in the classroom.
6.
Evaluate
pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare
progress reports.
7.
Communicate
with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress
and interpret the school program.
8.
Identify
pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing
and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
9.
Create
an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive
displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
10.
Maintain
professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the
district and self-selected professional growth activities.
11.
Select
and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory
records.
12.
Supervise
pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
13.
Administer
group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
14.
Participate
in curriculum development programs as required.
15.
Participate
in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
16.
Prepare
course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum
guidelines or requirements of state and school.
17.
Lecture,
demonstrate, and use audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to
class.
18.
Prepare,
administer, and correct tests, and record results.
19.
Assign
lessons, correct papers, and hear oral presentations.
20.
Teach
rules of conduct.
21.
Maintain
order in classroom and on playground.
22.
Counsel
pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
23.
Discuss
pupils’ academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
24.
Keep
attendance and grade records as required by school.
25.
Coordinate
class field trips.
Specifications/Qualifications:
Elementary teaching
degree, teaching license (elementary), B.A. or B.S. degree
Iowa teaching
licensure
Endorsements
(depending on teaching assignment)
Successful/clean
background check, child abuse check, DCI check
Physical Requirements:
Stand, push, pull,
bend, move, sit, walk, and lift (up to 50 lbs), view, listen, engage
Must be able to
sustain energy and standing /walking for long periods of time
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the
responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be
considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may
perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts
management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this
job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.
Any employee not covered by
a negotiated contract agreement is an “at-will” employee. Either the school district or the employee can terminate the employment
relationship at will, with or without cause, so long as there is no violation
of applicable federal or state law. The school district can define the number
of days notice required of a terminating employee.
A signed copy of this job
description should be placed in the employee’s personnel file.
Signature of
Supervisor: ____________________________________ Date: _________________________
Signature of Employee:
_____________________________________ Date:
_________________________
Licensure Information can be found on the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners website: http://www.boee.iowa.gov/addition.html