Franklin Regional School District Substitute Teacher Student Teacher Enrolled In Education 3Ba7861Cf4Eb4B118B31Fcfcac5Aae3B

POSITION SUMMARY

The Substitute Teacher provides classroom instruction and student supervision in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher. The position follows the teacher's lesson plans, maintains established classroom routines, supports a safe and productive learning environment, and communicates relevant information to school personnel at the end of the assignment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report to the school office at the required time, sign in, obtain assignment materials and instructions, and return required materials before leaving.
• Review and follow lesson plans, schedules, classroom procedures, and school expectations provided by the classroom teacher or school administration.
• Provide instruction, learning activities, and student support appropriate to the assigned grade level, subject area, and classroom setting.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, orderly, and inclusive learning environment using established classroom-management practices.
• Actively supervise students during classroom instruction and, as assigned, during arrival, dismissal, passing periods, lunch recess, or other school activities by monitoring student behavior and the surrounding environment, recognizing verbal, visual, behavioral, and environmental cues, and responding promptly to safety concerns or requests for assistance.
• Monitor student participation and work, provide reasonable assistance, and adapt within the scope of the provided lesson plan and school direction.
• Follow student health, safety, emergency, confidentiality, behavior-support, and accommodation procedures communicated by the school.
• Promptly report significant behavioral, safety, medical, or other concerns to the principal, designee, or appropriate school employee. Communication with parents or guardians should occur only when directed by authorized school personnel.
• Maintain accurate notes regarding completed work, attendance information when assigned, classroom events, and any matters requiring follow-up by the regular teacher or administration.
• Protect confidential student and school information and comply with applicable Edustaff, district, and school policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the assignment and as directed by the building principal or designee.

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

The requirements described below are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the positions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently receive, understand, and communicate information necessary to carry out lesson plans, supervise students, and respond to the school personnel.
• Remain in a stationary position and move throughout classrooms, hallways, and other school areas for varying periods of time.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and lift or move materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, depending on the assignment.
• Maintain attention and situational awareness sufficient to respond appropriately to student needs and emergency procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a school environment and may involve moderate to high noise levels, frequent interaction with students and staff, changing assignments, and exposure to typical classroom and school conditions. The employee is responsible for supporting student safety and maintaining appropriate supervision throughout the assignment.