Position Type:
Substitute/Guest Teacher

Date Posted:
9/23/2019

Location:
District Wide

Substitute Teachers
This position performs regular teachers class plan while the teacher is out. Pay is $90 to $100 per day depending upon education and experience.

SUMMARY: Assumes the responsibilities for instructing classes when a teacher is absent. Maintains appropriate records including checking test papers, recording grades, student assignments for homework, projects and the necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for a teacher who is absent. Provides assistance for students who need special help on those days when no teacher is absent. Provides for individualized and small group assistance for students as indicate by lesson plans.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor degree and specific endorsement preferred. At least one year of college education is required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform any of these jobs successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirments lised above 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.

District application is available online at https://helenaschools.org/departments/humanresources/helena-school-district-employment/ or at the Human Resource Office
Helena Public Schools
Human Resource Service Office
55 South Rodney Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Phone: (406) 324-2011
e-mail: personneloffice@helenaschools.org
Application materials required include: District on-line application, resume, copy of current Montana license or statement of ability to obtain Montana licensure, transcript copies. This position will remain open until filled. EEO employer..

Helena Public Schools
Position Description

Position Title: Teacher, Substitute
Department: Instruction
Reports To: Principal

SUMMARY: Performs regular teachers class plan while the teacher is out.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES . Other duties may be assigned.

Assumes the responsibilities for instructing classes when a teacher is absent.
Assumes all other responsibilities for that teacher during the time the teacher is absent.
Prepares lesson plans with assistance, as directed by an administrator, when lesson plans are not available in the classroom.
Maintains appropriate records including checking test papers, recording grades, student assignments for homework, projects and the necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for a teacher who is absent.
Provides assistance for students who need special help on those days when no teacher is absent.
Provides for individualized and small group assistance for students as indicate by lesson plans.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor degree and specific endorsement preferred. At least one year of college education is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee will occasionally sit and walk, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally push and/or move up to 10 pounds such as a TV/VCR cart. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee continuously interacts with the public and other staff and occasionally meets multiple demands from several people.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors.