Substitute (Guest) - Accepting Applications Year-Round

 

North Shore School District 112 assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws.  The job descriptions are intended to reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.  It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

 

PURPOSE:

 

Substitutes/Guest Teachers play a critical role each day in the education of our students.  Whether replacing teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, or nurses, guest teachers provide for continuity in instruction, supervision, organization, and health of our students.  

 

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

Listed below are examples of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  Some items may apply only to Guest Teacher positions.

 

 

 

1. Report to main office on time, according to the work-day hours published in the Substitute Teacher Handbook, to check in, review plans or directions and prepare for the lessons/protocols of the day.

2. Familiarize yourself with the building and staff who are available to you throughout the day. Don't hesitate to ask for help. Seeking assistance will allow you to be more successful in your role.

3. Uphold all District policies, rules, and procedures to which regular staff members are subject.

4. Maintain as fully possible the established routines and procedures (including classroom management techniques) for the school and classroom to which assigned.

5. Teach the lessons outlined in the substitute plans as prepared by the absent teacher.  Follow the directions and protocols of the absent staff member.

6. Maximize the probability of success by:

    

   • clearly communicating behavioral and academic expectations

   • adapting for individual learner needs

   • actively involving students in learning

   • providing a risk-free, safe environment

7. Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and throughout the building during supervisory periods.

8. Maintain professional standards.

9. Provide direction to students in case of emergency situations.

10. Follow directions given by the absent staff member to conclude your day (process work, tidy room, etc.)

11. Check into the main office during planning periods to assume additional responsibilities if needed.

12. Provide feedback to the absent staff member using the form provided (for teachers). Include comments on the behavior of students, lessons completed, possible changes made in the plans and rationale.  

13. Provide feedback to the principal using the form provided.

14. Check out at the main office at the end of your day.

15. If accepting a long-term teaching assignment, you are expected to assume all duties and responsibilities of a full-time teacher (notably: lesson planning, parent communication, report cards, etc. and to be present on all teacher work days including parent-teacher conferences (evenings) and institute days, unless alternative arrangements are made with the building principal.

 

 

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skilled in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.  Ability to follow directions provided by an absent staff member.

 

ADDITIONAL POSITIONS TO GUEST TEACHING: 

 

Administrative Assistant:  

 

In addition to the essential functions listed above, guest clerical staff perform all office clerical functions in support of administration and staff, screen and greet visitors and enforce all security and identification requirements. Guest clerical staff keep the principal informed of any relevant information in a timely manner and provides communication support.   

 

Nurse:

 

In addition to the essential functions listed above, guest nurses manage the health office in the regular nurse's absence by providing first aid for ill and injured children (and staff) and dispensing medication or provide treatment care as directed. Nurses document all student contact in the method the building nurse prefers. Guest nurses also may be called upon to provide coverage in the main office while the secretary has lunch. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

The physical demands described here 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 essential functions. Understanding that substitutes may work in a variety of positions, the physical demands of the job will also vary, according to the following descriptions: 

 

Elementary and Middle School Positions:

 

While performing the duties of the job, the guest is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk and sit.  Occasionally the guest will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of the job, the guest may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and computer carts. The guest is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of learners. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

Music:

While performing the duties of the job, the guest is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk and sit.  Occasionally the guest will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of the job, the guest may be required to push or lift up to 25 lbs of musical instruments. The guest is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of learners. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading music or handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.  The guest may have to drive to while performing the duties of this job. The guest will hear conversations in a quiet and noisy environment and will require the ability to tell where the sound is coming from.

 

Physical Education Wellness:

 

While performing the duties of the job, the guest is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, walk and sit. The guest frequently is required to use hands and fingers to feel and reach with hands and arms. The guest must occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs such as rearranging furniture or spotting students on equipment.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

 

Kindergarten:

 

While performing the duties of the job, the guest is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and balance.  The guest must occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs such as rearranging furniture or spotting students on equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

 

Overall Work Environment:

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of subbing in instructional (teaching and paraprofessional positions.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the environment can occasionally be quite loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day, content area of the assignment, or location. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

 

Office Environment:

 

This environment applies primarily to guest clerical staff and nurses. While performing duties of the job, the guest is frequently required to talk, hear and sit and to stand occasionally. The position requires the guest to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.  The guest should be familiar with office technology and be able to manipulate a keyboard, view computer monitors for varying lengths of time, and manipulate other office and/or health-related equipment. The guest should be able to exercise good judgment in addressing student health and communication needs that arise during the day.

 

Working Conditions:

 

GUEST TEACHERS ARE AT - WILL EMPLOYEES - THERE IS NO EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYMENT OR A CONTRACT.  

 

Guest teachers/nurses/administrative assistants are placed on the substitute list based on district need; the district reserves the right to remove a substitute from the list at any time for any reason.

 

COMPENSATION:

 

Guests are paid on a daily basis with paychecks issued twice a month.  The rates of pay are set forth below:
Daily Guest Teacher - All Positions (Teacher, Paraprofessional, Secretary Rates)

            Daily Guest Teacher Role Rate Daily Guest Teaching- Full Day $150/day Daily Guest Teaching-Half Day $75/day NSSD 112 Retiree- Full Day $160/day ...