Position Type: Substitute/Substitute

Location: District Wide

Requirements to Become a CCISD Substitute Teacher

Applicants must be 21 years of age to apply.

Have the ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting.

Applicants must provide 2- 3 professional references with complete contact information (the reference page is in the application process).

Applicants must provide one of the following:

high school diploma

college transcript

GED w/ 6 additional college credit hours

TX Region Service Center paraprofessional certificate to verify education completion

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

In the absence of the regular classroom teacher to help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the position include:

Reports to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials. Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the principal.

Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.

Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.

Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, clears chalkboard, etc.

Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.

Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with CCISD policies.

Manage student behavior in a professional and courteous manner, seek support from administration when needed.

Utilize good judgement in determining the best manner to manage students and classroom routines and procedures.

Insures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.

May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.

Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.

Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.

Knows school procedures and regulations.

Performs other related duties as directed by principal

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Services are generally provided within a standard classroom environment. Some movement throughout the classroom is generally necessary to facilitate learning (e.g., standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, and/or kneeling). Light lifting of materials and other objects associated with a classroom environment is required (e.g., books, teaching aids, up to approximately 20 to 40 lbs.). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rates:

Instructional Aide: $58

Teacher Non Degreed: $105 per day

Teacher with a Bachelor Degree: $115 per day

SBEC Certified Teacher: $130 per day

Long Term Teacher with Degree: $135 per day

Long Term Teacher SBEC Certified $180 per day

Copperas Cove ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment practices.

For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact: Executive Director of Human Resources, (254) 547-1227, 408 S. Main St., Copperas Cove, TX 76522.

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