Substitute Teacher

Position Overview

Substitute teaching offers an opportunity to impact students in one of the most dynamic urban school districts in the country while maintaining schedule and location flexibility.

As such, substitute teachers are expected to maintain a professional attitude toward their work and always keep in mind the school system's goals.

Effective substitute teachers make a positive impact on students. Substitute teachers are located in all DC Public Schools and education campuses throughout Washington, DC.

Under the direction of the Principal and other administrative staff, substitute teachers play a critical role in the delivery of high quality instruction in the absence of an ET-15 teacher or paraprofessional aide.

This position is a safety-sensitive position. As a result, throughout employment, this position will be subject to the Employee Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.

The DCPS Substitute Teacher will report to the Principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and / or skills required.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows the prepared lesson plan outlines for the course of study. Instructs students through instruction, demonstrations and / or audio-visual aids.
• Assigns lessons, corrects papers, hears oral presentations and may be called upon to administer test.
• Keeps attendance records. Maintains discipline in the classroom, playground, etc.
• Observes students to detect signs of illness and reports behavioral problems.
• Responsible for the maintenance of classrooms and all property assigned.
• On long term assignments, devises lesson plans in the assigned subject area provides a wide variety of experiences.
• Reports and discusses any problems encountered while performing assignments to the Principal.
• Observes the starting and dismissal times and all regulations of the D.C. Public School during the work day.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the position as may be requested by the Principal or other school administration.

Qualifications

• 60 or more credit hours in lieu of a conferred degree
• One to two years' experience working with students in a classroom setting (both unpaid and paid experiences should be considered).
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to help to implement reasonable rules for classroom behaviors and procedures
• Ability to maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
• Ability to assist school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.

DCPS Values

• STUDENTS FIRST : We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
• COURAGE : We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
• EQUITY : We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
• EXCELLENCE : We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
• TEAMWORK : We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
• JOY : We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.
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