Job Description

Posting Number27-163PositionSUBSTITUTE TEACHERSLocationCountywideQualifications Must hold or obtain a valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate or Substitute PermitEmployment Term

Day to Day Basis, as needed

Salaryper Mineral County Board Policy

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS SHOULD PROVIDE A RESUME AND THREE LETTERS OF REFERENCE
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS SHOULD LIST ALL WORK EXPERIENCE

MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Substitute Teacher
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal
FLSA/CONTRACT STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT TERM: On an as needed basis for the school term
SALARY: As per Mineral County Substitute Teacher and Teacher Salary Schedules, based on experience and in accordance with WV Code §18A-4-7.
EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Board Policy 5310 and Mineral County Board of Education Policy.

Provide appropriate instruction to students and insure that the students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate grade/subject level.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report to building principal and his/her designee upon arrival at the school building;
• Review with the principal or department head all plans and schedules to be followed during the instructional day;
• Maintain the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which he/she is assigned;
• Utilize teaching aides effectively and satisfactorily;
• Make effective use of the lesson plans outlined by the regular teacher and/or develop appropriate plans;
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with the school/county mission;
• Creates and maintains and environment that supports learning;
• Accommodates individual learning differences;
• Manages student behavior;
• Organizes teaching strategies to maximize allocated instructional time to increase student learning;
• Demonstrate poise and professional appearance;
• Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and staff members;
• Engage in effective communication with students, staff and parents;
• Demonstrate initiative and dependability;
• Follow the time schedule for reporting to the school and departing from the school;
• Report, in writing, on the day's activities at the conclusion of each instructional day;
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge and implementation of technology standards;
• Follow all policies, rules and procedures;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold or be eligible for WV Professional Teaching Certificate, Restricted Substitute Permit (AA Degree), Short-Term Permit or Long-Term Substitute Permit;
• Must have attained age 21;
• Additional Minimum Requirements: Applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations will not be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration;
• Additional Minimum Requirements for Applicants Not Currently Employed: Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration;
• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation;
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate;
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.