Lackland Independent School District Job Description
Substitute Teacher
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Job Title: Substitute Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Substitute Teacher Daily
Rate
Dept. /School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: July 2012
Superintendent's Signature: __
Primary Purpose: Implement the regular teacher's lesson plan while the teacher is absent
Qualifications:
Minimum Education/Certification:
Successful completion of High School or GED
Bachelor's degree from accredited university with appropriate certification preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Basic office, computer, and communication skills
Must be able to follow oral and written directions
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Ability to interact effectively with parents and members of the community
Experience:
Minimum of one year preferred
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES AND EXPECTATIONS
- Reports to the principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school.
- Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
- Maintains, as fully as possible, the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to
which assigned.
- Assumes the responsibilities for instructing classes when a teacher is absent.
- Assumes other responsibilities for that teacher during the time the teacher is absent.
- Assumes responsibilities for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during lunch and other activities.
- Consults, as appropriate, with the principal, department, or grade level head, before initiating any
teaching or other procedures not specified in the lesson plans.
- 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.
Lackland Independent School District Job Description
Substitute Teacher
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- Provides for individualized and small group assistance for student as indicated by lesion plans.
- Follows all district and individual school policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are
subject and which good teaching dictates.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) in accordance with school
district policies and practices.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and
pushing Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom
equipment
Requirements:
- All Lackland ISD substitutes must attend an unpaid substitute orientation
- Copies of diplomas, official transcripts and teaching certificates must be provided to
the human resources office the day of orientation in order to be placed on the
substitute list
- Fingerprinting requirement must be met prior to attending orientation
- I-9 Identification and Eligibility requirements must be met prior to attending
orientation
NOTE: Complaints made by a school principal about a substitute teacher may result in the
removal of the substitute from the Substitute List
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this
job and are not intended an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
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Employee Signature
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Date