Substitute Teacher

Company: Waterloo Community School District
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Certification (One of the following):

• Current Iowa Teaching License
• Current Iowa Substitute License
• Current Iowa Substitute Authorization License
  Employment Requirements:
  • Successful background check
  • Completed physical, TB, and drug screen
  • Desire to continue career improvement and support student achievement
  • Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with staff, students, parents, community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability
    Essential Job Functions:
    • A substitute teacher is responsible for creating an environment which enables each student to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of their regular teacher
    • A substitute teacher provides instruction, encourages student's progress, and manages the learning environment
    • Implement existing lesson plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of academic time and motivates students to learn and participate
    • Instruct students regarding a variety of classroom topics and courses of instruction
    • Follow lesson plans as required by school
    • Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the lesson plans
    • Address the various learning styles of students accordingly
    • Facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students
    • Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students
    • Ensure that all activities conform to district and building rules and regulations
    • Demonstrate professional practices in teaching
    • Effectively assess student performance and provide students with effective feedback
    • Be present in the classroom and available to students when class is in session
    • Assist with supervision of hallways, playgrounds, and parking lots, as requested between classes and before and after school
    • Discuss any serious problems that may occur while on duty with the building administrator
    • Other duties, as assigned, which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of position
    • For long-term assignments, you may be required to develop lesson plans; create, administer, and grade tests/assignments; participate in parent-teacher conferences; and attend school related functions.
      We are excited that you are interested in becoming a sub for our district. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an email with a link to complete the background check release form.
      
      Please visit our website, www.waterlooschools.org to learn more about our district!

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