Substitute-SST North Houston Campuses-77068, 77388, 77389, 77375

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (preferred)
• Experience working with students (preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Assumes the same responsibilities as a regular classroom teacher for students, equipment, materials and facilities. Performs any special duties the classroom teacher may have.
• Checks the class roll at the time and in the manner designated by the building principal. Records names, dates of absences, and tardiness as instructed.
• Maintains the regular routine of the class and follows as closely as practical the lesson plans of study. Works to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturing and interest of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior conducive to good learning. Maintains a level of discipline in the classroom. Prevents students from leaving the classroom unnecessarily.
• Notifies a neighboring teacher if assistance is needed from the principal’s office.
• Notifies the principal if a student needs medication (only authorized District employees may administer medication).
• Notifies the school office, before leaving campus, of any serious problems experienced during the day.
• Leaves a summary of work covered in each class and other information pertinent to the teacher. Provides documented information on any student(s) who failed to follow classroom rules of conduct and/or failed to complete work assigned.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Reports on time for any assigned duty. Works through the end of stated sub hours.
• Act as an interventionist or tutor if needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for classroom.