LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Substitute Instructional Staff

General Job Description:
To provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for each student in the classroom or other instructional setting to which he/she is assigned.

Qualifications:

Substitute Teacher Licensure or Teacher Licensure in New Mexico.
Additional training, upon employment, as assigned by the District.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow the lesson plans and activities as outlined by the regular certified/licensed staff member for whom he/she is substituting.
Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught.
Communicate with and obtain feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
Comprehend the principles of student growth, development, and learning, and apply them appropriately.
Effectively utilize student assessment techniques and procedures as appropriate.
Manage the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
Utilize appropriate discipline strategies up to and including safely restraining a student.
Recognize student diversity and create an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self-concept.
Demonstrate a willingness to adhere to the philosophy and procedures of the regular certified/licensed staff member for whom he/she is substituting.
Work productively with colleagues, parents, and community members.
Follow board polices and administrative rules and regulations.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Communicate accurate and up-to-date information to students in a way that enhances student learning, and includes demonstrating effective writing skills and use of standard English.
Manage time appropriately.
Cooperate with administration, parent(s), and co-workers.
Create a positive atmosphere and move about the classroom to promote optimum learning.
Demonstrate concern for student’s well-being and positive esteem.
Seek help from colleagues and building supervisor to assure appropriate, relevant instruction.
Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the school district, and reports student progress or lack thereof to regular certified/licensed staff member for whom he/she is substituting.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings as required.
Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned.
Leave adequate information for regular certified/licensed staff member for whom he/she is substituting.
Develop and implement appropriate classroom management strategies while maintaining high expectations for student behavior.
Encourage cooperation between students.
Maintain student involvement in appropriate tasks.
Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrate public relations skills.
Use appropriate techniques, strategies, and materials to achieve the desired instructional goal.
Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
Report suspected child abuse and neglect.
Act as a good role model within the context of the school.
Understand and apply learning theories.
Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Maintain confidentiality.
Perform other tasks deemed necessary and appropriate by the supervisor and/or Superintendent.

Physical Requirements:
Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, must be able to see and hear the entire classroom, and moving light furniture may be required.

Safety & Health:

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Equipment/Material Handled:
Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, all multimedia equipment including current technology.

Work Environment:
Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Job responsibilities include both inside and outside duties. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. After hours work may be required. May make site or home visits when needed and appropriate. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

SALARY: $120 per day for High School or Associates Degree
$150 per day for Bachelors or Masters Degree

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