Job Requirements:

• Minimum 36 college hours or completion of the 20-hour Substitute Training Course approved by DESE offered through Frontline.
• Valid MO Substitute Certificate
• Interest in children and education
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Perform basic computer functions as well as utilize more advanced instructional technology such as tablets or interactive whiteboards.

Position Summary: Provides direct instruction to students at the direction of their regular teacher and maintains an environment conducive to learning.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms.
2. Execute daily lessons covering identified course descriptions, curriculum standards, and instructional objectives as prepared by the absent teacher.
3. Maintain classroom control/discipline in accordance with school philosophy and procedures.
4. Report in writing on the day’s activities at the conclusion of the teaching day.
5. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, dress, and appropriate professional manner for the work setting.
6. Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassments as directed by Board policy.
7. Comply with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
8. Adhere to good safety practices.
9. Maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
10. Consult with the principal or other certified staff before initiating any teaching or other procedure not specified by the absent teacher.
11. Supervise students in your care at all times.

Consults with:

• Building Principals
• Teachers
• Others, as directed

Evaluated by:
Building principals in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy and the district’s model of evaluation.

Terms of Employment:
The beginning date of employment will be considered the first day of the month following the first time subbing in the district. Compensation is $100/per full day. Partial days will be pro-rated accordingly. Long-term substitutes (defined as those who teach for 10 or more consecutive days for the same teacher) will be compensated $115/day beginning on the 11th day. Benefits and leave time as defined in Board Policy. Must be a U.S. citizen and have passed all background checks conducted by the District. Substitute teachers who no longer wish to sub for the district must relay that in writing. Otherwise, employment with the district is considered terminated after 3 consecutive refusals to sub.

Working Environment:
Work is typically performed in and around a student learning environment and as such may be exposed to childhood diseases. May be required to balance and crouch, crawl, bend, or kneel. May be required to stand for prolonged periods. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions may occur. Workplace is usually moderately quiet but can be noisy at times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, abilities, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, administration reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, technical developments).

The Orrick R-XI School District is an equal opportunity employer that fully supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Applicants for admission and employment, students and employees of the Orrick R-XI School District are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person implementing Title IX or Section 504 is directed to contact: Mrs. Angela Bright, Elementary Principal, 100 Kirkham St, Orrick, Missouri,64077,(816) 770-3922, abright@orrick.k12.mo.us.