The substitute teacher is in charge of the classroom in the absence of the teacher. The substitute teacher is responsible for the delivery of the instructional program as well as to maintain the care, welfare, safety and security of the students in the classroom.

Substitute Teachers are required to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Implement the teacher’s written lesson plans. Consult with site administration and/or staff to resolve questions and/or concerns.
• Teach scheduled classes.
• Prepare a written summary of work completed.
• Make teacher and/or site administration aware of special situations or problems encountered.
• Maintain proper control and discipline both inside and outside the classroom in a positive manner by establishing good, wholesome rapport through healthy relationships between individuals involved in the learning process and in accordance with district policy and procedures.
• Maintain high standards and uphold the student conduct code.
• Properly report misconduct to site administration.
• Maintain supervisory control of students including, but not limited to, before and after school, as well as classroom transitions.
• Perform basic attendance accounting and business services as required.
• Comply with all building procedures and schedules you are made aware of.
• Promote the proper care and use of school property.
• Uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Work cooperatively with site administration, staff, students and families.
• Follow directives of site administration, including but not limited to substituting in another classroom during a preparation period, performing administrative tasks and performing other related duties as assigned.
• Substitute teachers accepting long term assignments are responsible for performing all responsibilities above as well as those identified in the absent teacher’s job description.

 Professional Characteristics:

• Reflect on personal performance for continuous improvement and implementation of best practice(s).
• Communicate effectively to build relationships and articulates high expectations with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate a love of learning that translates into high expectations for self and each student.
• Contribute unique talents to work collaboratively for the benefit of the entire school community.
• Embrace diversity and value the contributions of each individual.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Understanding of principles and methodology of childhood development and learning.
• Understanding of Washington State’s Essential Academic Learning requirements and Common Core State Standards.

 Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate

 Working Conditions:

ENVIRONMENT: Classrooms, offices and school environments. Required outdoor travel between buildings daily, experiencing frequent interruptions and schedule changes. Required to deal with a wide range of situations, behaviors and abilities.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone; seeing to read, prepare and proofread documents; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies.

Disclaimer:Substitute positions are considered “at-will” meaning either party can end the relationship at any time; nothing in the offer of substitute employment, employee manual, substitute manual or other employment documents, or other oral communications shall be deemed to create an employment contract or to modify the at-will relationship; no person other than the superintendent of the district, has the authority to bind the district to an employment contract or an agreement to modify the at-will employment.

*Substitute daily rate is $165.00 per day. 

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The district reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the district desires. This job description is illustrative and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The job requirements are subject to change within the district’s sole discretion to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Chimacum School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:  Civil Rights, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator: Melinda Miller, 360-302-5886, melinda_miller@csd49.org; PO Box 278, Chimacum, WA 98325-0278.

Chimacum School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact Melinda Miller at (360)302.5886.

NOTE:  All new employees are required to undergo a criminal history check via fingerprint cards with the Washington State Patrol and FBI.  Employment is conditional pending a satisfactory background check.

Chimacum School District is a smoke and drug free workplace which includes nicotine delivering devices.