Provide instructional continuity for students during the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The long-term substitute will implement the established curriculum, maintain a positive and orderly learning environment, assess student learning, communicate with school personnel and families as appropriate, and perform other professional duties consistent with the responsibilities of a high school classroom teacher.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide daily instruction in assigned high school social studies courses in accordance with established curriculum, lesson plans, and school corporation expectations.
- Follow the instructional plans, pacing guides, curriculum materials, and classroom procedures provided by the regular teacher and/or building administration.
- Deliver engaging instruction that supports student understanding of historical events, government, civics, economics, geography, and other assigned social studies content.
- Establish and maintain a positive, respectful, and academically focused classroom environment.
- Maintain appropriate classroom management and enforce school and classroom rules consistently.
- Take daily attendance and maintain accurate student records.
- Assign, collect, grade, and provide appropriate feedback on student work.
- Monitor student progress and communicate concerns regarding academic performance, behavior, attendance, or other student needs to appropriate school personnel.
- Utilize available technology and instructional resources to support student learning.
- Administer quizzes, tests, projects, and other assessments as directed by the curriculum and regular teacher.
- Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, arrival/dismissal areas, study halls, and other assigned duties.
- Follow all school safety procedures, emergency procedures, and applicable student supervision requirements.
- Support an inclusive classroom environment that respects individual student needs, backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
- Maintain classroom materials, equipment, and instructional resources in an organized and appropriate manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or superintendent