Trenton Special School District
  • 26-Jan-2022 to Until Filled (CST)
  • Trenton, TN, USA
  • 65-75 per day
  • Part Time

TRENTON SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT


JOB DESCRIPTION



Position Title: Substitute Teacher

Reports to and works with the classroom teacher to cover classroom absences, is supervised by the building principal. Responsible for assisting with instruction and general supervision and management of the class.


Term of Employment: As Needed


Immediate Supervisor: Building Level Principal


Qualifications:


Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the Trenton Special School District policies and philosophy. Must be at least 18 years old.


Skills:


  • Be a mature individual
  • Have the ability to conform to an established work schedule
  • Have effective interpersonal skills
  • Have the ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner
  • Have the ability to understand and follow instructions precisely
  • Have the ability to exercise tact, discretion and confidentiality
  • Have the ability to deal with students
  • Have the ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity.
  • Have the ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without the loss of efficiency of composure.

Responsibilities:


Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

  • Assist in implementing the daily program under the direction of the teacher
  • Assist in preparing the learning environment, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
  • Supervise the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.
  • Assist in other ways as requested.
  • Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the District at all times
  • Treat all children with dignity and respect
  • Help supervise and promote activities designed to enhance the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of children. Help maintain a neat and organized classroom.
  • Supervise activities to ensure safety at all times.

Physical Requirements:


Must have the ability to:

  • In case of an emergency must be able to lift or assist in lifting a student in need
  • Work with children on the floor
  • Work outdoors in any variety of weather
  • Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping
  • Climb up and down stairs
  • Have mobility required to ensure the safety of children
  • Have visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of children
  • Assist in bus loading and unloading
  • Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities

General Requirements:


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.


Evaluation: Conducted by the building level administrators and Central Office

supervisory staff.


Applications should be completed on line at www.trentonssd.org. For further information call (731) 855-1191 or email michele.elliott@trentonssd.org.




The Trenton Special School District offers its program and employment to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, age, national origin, gender or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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