QUALIFICATIONS

The position shall require a Substitute Teacher’s Certificate or a Teacher’s certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Education.

APPOINTMENT

Substitute Teacher shall be appointed by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the superintendent. 

REPORTS TO

Principal

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

1. To provide instruction, manage the classroom environment and promote student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains a discipline  and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff
2. Ensures adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
3. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
4. Reports to office upon arrival at school; requests clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary.
5. Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority.
6. Implement lesson plans.
7. Dismiss all students from classroom before leaving the building.
8. Complies with and supports school policies and regulations
9. Performs other related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) in accordance with school policies and practices.

Mercer County Special Services School District guarantees equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, color, age, creed, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, nationality or sex.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodations.  The Mercer County Special Services School District’s Superintendent shall determine reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such a determination becomes necessary.