Substitute Teacher

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Job Description

Substitute Teacher

Responsible to: Principal

Qualifications:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to adjust to varying tasks as assigned
• Demonstrates proper communication and personal skills

Essential Responsibilities:

• Reports to office upon arrival at school
• Keeps accurate record of activities and objectives for students
• Interacts in a positive and professional manner with students and staff
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Maintains classroom management that fosters a safe and positive environment for all

students and staff in accordance with school and county policies

• Ensures the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,

materials and facilities

• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the

appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonably possible

• Follows teacher lesson plans
• Remains in classroom until students have been dismissed
• Remains in building and on duty until the completion of the work day
• Returns instructional materials, equipment and keys to proper place
• Determines if his/her services will be required for the next school day
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities

General Requirements:

• Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance

with School Board priorities

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest

standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission

Statements

• Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of

confidential student and staff information

• Other Responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned

BOE Revisions Approved 2/8/10