Job Description

The SKY Academy Substitute Teacher will provide an educational atmosphere in which students will move toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and psychological growth and maturation in accordance with the YMCA and SKY Academy’s philosophy, goals and objectives

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

At the beginning of the school day, the substitute teacher shall:

• Report to the office and meet with the appropriate administrator for orientation to school policies and procedures such as attendance, discipline, class schedules and lesson plans
• Report to the nurse’s office to check on medical issues of students in class(es) to which you are assigned.
• Ask about the building’s Emergency Plan.
• Familiarize him/herself with the school layout, classroom procedures and the emergency exit route from the assigned classroom(s)

In the classroom, the substitute teacher shall:

• Assume all duties of the regular classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules. This may include bus, lunchroom, playground, hall duty or other duties assigned by the principal.
• Follow the instructions left by the teacher or alert the administrator if there are no plans to follow.
• Check to ensure that there are sufficient supplies in the classroom to carry out lesson plans.
• Maintain normal classroom routines and discipline procedures
• Spend the entire assignment working with and for the students.
• No personal work of any kind should be done. The substitute teacher is expected to carry out the instructions of the regular teacher, including grading daily papers and leaving a summary of work covered.
• Remain in the classroom if a student teacher or intern is teaching

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Classroom, Offices, School Campus, Gym. Requires full range of motion, including manual and finger dexterity and hand and eye coordination. Requires corrected vision, speech, and hearing to normal range, or special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks. Ability to lift 30 pounds.

The YMCA of Southwest Florida has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the YMCA of Southwest Florida reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the YMCA of Southwest Florida may deem appropriate.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Valid Teaching Certification by the State of Florida
• Valid Florida Driver License.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of child growth and development and especially of characteristics of children in the age group assigned.
• Knowledge of prescribed curriculum preferred.
• Knowledge of current educational research.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology.
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
• Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
• Ability to implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.
• Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete an initial orientation/training program in School District policies and procedures addressing school safety and security procedures, educational liability laws, professional responsibilities, and ethics.
• Minimum level of training at the bachelor’s level. Under extraordinary circumstances, exceptions for good cause may be approved by the Executive Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations or his/her designee for persons with a minimum of sixty (60) hours of university credit.