SUMMARY: Substitute Teachers are an integral part of the Jeffco team to ensure there is a quality teacher in every classroom. Responsible for the delivery of specified course content in the absence of the classroom teacher. Responsible for providing a safe educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. The substitute's workday corresponds with the teacher's workday. Substitute teachers are employed on a day-to-day basis and accept assignments at their own discretion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Follow defined lesson plans set forth by classroom teacher.

Provide an impromptu lesson plan or activity if teacher was not able to provide one.

Assist students with their coursework and communicate assignment expectations.

Adapt instructional approach to the individual needs of the students.

Provide a safe learning environment and deploy proper classroom management strategies.

Collaborate with other instructional staff, including social workers, speech language pathologists, Special Education teachers, etc., as needed.
Perform teaching related duties of the assigned school including covering another class during an absent teacher's planning period, lunchroom duty, hall duty, bus duty and /or playground duty.
Administer school-wide assessments including CSAP, ACT, and Acuity if necessary.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Communicate with parents as needed.

For Long Term Assignments:

Develop lesson plans for length of assignment.

Grade student work, enter grades in online gradebook, and provide course grade.

Conduct student/parent/teacher conferences if needed.

_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. _

EXPERIENCE Previous teaching experience preferred. Other experience working with children in a learning environment will be considered.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Valid Colorado teaching license or substitute authorization. If during tenure as a substitute teacher the substitute pursues an available Long Term Substitute Assignment over 19 days, candidate should be able to show In-Field status in the content area of the assignment.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively and efficiently use technology and information literacy in instruction. Willingness to learn new technology. Must be flexible and have capacity for dealing with ambiguity. Willingness to be a contributing member of Jeffco Public Schools substitute pool.

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions:
Job Status Type is Referenced Above in Job Posting:
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.
Job Status: Temporary
A successful external applicant will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco probationary contract will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco non-probationary contract, will forfeit their non-probationary status. Please contact Employment Services for questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, sex, disability.


Salary:
http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries/
Benefits:
http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/benefits/