Deer Park School District #414

Job Description

Emergency Substitute Teacher

JOB PURPOSE

This position will involve working as a substitute/on-call teacher to assist schools on a program need basis. The positions will be varied, and may include instruction with basic education and disabled students in self-contained and regular education settings, following lesson and discipline plans and performing other job-related duties as assigned.

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 essential functions. 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
• Positive recommendations/references from previous supervisors. Family and friend will not be considered acceptable references.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Ability to work Monday-Friday, hours vary depending on assignment. Must be able to work at various locations as needed.
• Ability to work in any classroom, including all special services classrooms. Substitutes can designate subjects/age/location in AESOP preferences.
• Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Ability to take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Willingness to attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.
• Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
• Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement
• Demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job related activities.
• Evidence of ability to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.
• Punctual and consistent attendance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to cope with unpredictability; be flexible, diplomatic and cooperative; follow the teacher’s directions; model appropriate behavior; demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward working with students with disabling conditions; maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Employee must value and maintain the confidential nature of sensitive student information
• Successful experience working with school-aged children.
• Demonstrated clerical skills, training and/or experience in using computers and other technology applications.
• Ability to be flexible with the varied demands of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with a variety of people.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Willingness to work with all children within the school regardless of abilities.
• Willingness to support and promote the curriculum and to maintain a warm and friendly relationship with those teachers.
• Follow teacher lesson plan.
• Maintain a safe and calm teaching environment.
• Model appropriate behavior.
• Apply appropriate classroom management techniques
• Direct paraeducators in their duties.
• *COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

VERIFICATION OF IDENTITY AND UNITED STATES WORK AUTHORIZATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE EMPLOYMENT COMMENCES.  A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX / EE0 officer and/or Section 504/ADA coordinator for applicants and employees – Jill Christiansen, Human Resources, (509) 465-5508, PO Box 490, Deer Park, WA  99003.  Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation in the application process by contacting Human Resources at (509) 464-5508.