1st Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher

2019-20 School Year

FLSA:                             Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:        Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement covering first grade.  For more information on licensure in Virginia please visit http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/index.shtml

REPORTS TO:              Principal and/or other Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  February 2020-May 2020

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Participate in curriculum review and design.

2. Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.

3. Diagnose and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.

4. Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.

5. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

6. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

7. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

8. Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading).

9. Effectively implement district initiatives.

10. Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:   

1. Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
2. Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
5. Serve on committees as assigned.
6. Remain current on instructional practices in education.  (e.g. instructional technology)

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: all learning spaces and not limited to the classroom; gymnasium, cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting, up to 30 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Regular Instruction to special needs children may be necessary. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members, and parents are required. Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required. Frequent contact with parents by phone, email and in person is necessary.