Substitute Teacher

Full Time
Ennis, TX 75119
Posted
Job description
Substitute teacher assists with classroom instruction in the absence of a regular teacher. This
person follows and teaches lesson plans, aids students in understanding subject matter, and ensures
that regular classroom routines are followed in accordance with the goals and directives of the district
and the state.

Key Responsibilities
  • Report to office upon arrival at school; check mailbox of absent teacher for materials requiring
immediate attention; request clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary
  • Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner, which
motivates students to learn and participate
  • Organize students for effective instruction
  • Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate
authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible
  • Supervise students out of class such as in the hallways and in the cafeteria
  • Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the building
  • Collect and place students’ papers in regular teacher’s desk
  • Return instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place
  • Respect and maintain confidentiality of student and school personnel information
  • Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for
all students and staff in accordance with school policies
  • Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and
facilities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with
school/state policies and practices

Knowledge & Skills
  • Follow oral and written directions
  • Understand and follow lesson plans
  • Establish effective working relationships with staff and students
  • Set the proper tone from the beginning for classroom management
  • Flexible, friendly, and good at establishing quick rapport with students
  • Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or
parent information

Special Requirements
  • Candidate must attend an orientation/training session and complete required district and state
credentialing requirements (Background check, Fingerprinting)
  • Regular instruction to special needs children may be necessary

Physical Requirements
  • Perform duties typically in school settings to include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria,
auditorium, and recreational areas
  • Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds and occasional lifting
of equipment may be required; other physical activities may be required
  • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken
word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
  • Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the
accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
  • Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards
  • Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required
  • Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning
environment support is required on assigned days
  • Regular contact with other staff members and building administrator(s) is required on assigned
days as a substitute

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