AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Substitute Teacher

Job Summary

Responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, providing student training, and promoting student training in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. Under the immediate direction of the principal, to provide an education program for students and assist other school programs as assigned.

Reports to:     Building Principal

 Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED);
• Must obtain a Substitute Teaching License from New Mexico Public Education Department
• 18 years of age if performing instructional services in grades K-8
• 21 years of age if performing instructional services in grades 9-12
• Ability to attend training/observations;
• Experience with computers with the ability to enter data in computers;
• Ability to implement lessons based on the classroom teacher’s lesson plans;
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with students, peers, and parents;
• Ability to communicate with students both orally and in writing in English Language;
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general educational material;
• Ability to write reports;
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students;
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts, solve problems, and effectively teach them to students;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Able to perform the following essential duties, physical and mental functions, and utilize the essential equipment of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must complete fingerprint background check

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience in a Related Field
2. Familiarity and Experience with the Baldrige Criteria

Essential Functions

1. Instruct pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study specific in the state law, administrative regulations and procedures, and policies and procedures of the school district;
2. Provide appropriate instruction as determined by the District;
3. Mark students’ attendance and ensure that they arrive in class on time;
4. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
5. Ensure students are involved in the classroom sessions by interacting with them about the subject being taught;
6. Encourage students to take part in various activities;
7. Ensures assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times;
8. Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help the pupils make a satisfactory transition to school;
9. Communicate with students, staff, administration, and parents;
10. Insure a comfortable room environment through control of heating, cooling, lighting, and ventilation to the extent possible;
11. Maintain supervision of students and perform supervisory duty as assigned before, during, and after school;
12. Treat all individuals with dignity and respect.

Necessary Abilities

1. Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal and written instructions.
2. Ability to work around congested areas.
3. Ability to perform assigned duties under adverse weather conditions.
4. Ability to maintain working relationship with a variety of personalities and temperaments among school personnel, students, and public.
5. Ability to work a flexible work schedule to accomplish job responsibilities.
6. Ability to be mobile in a crowd.

Confidentiality

Due to the sensitive nature of this position the highest degree of confidentiality is required. 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Please see Qualifications.

Communication and Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to assist with the preparation of reports, correspondence, and grants. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff, students, peers, and community.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to use computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities.
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal and written  directions.
• Ability to work around congested areas.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule to accomplish job responsibilities.
• Ability to be mobile in a crowd.

Analytical and Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, verbal, or diagram form, and deal with several abstract variables.

Temperaments

• Ability to teach others, work with people, and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties.
• Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions.
• Ability to solve problems, make sound judgments, and reach conclusions.
• Ability to express personal feelings professionally, and perform effectively under stress.

Physical Attributes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel.  The employee may occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must possess and maintain a current driver’s license.  The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff.

Term of Employment

Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.

Substitutes have a reasonable assurance for employment from school year to school year.   Substitutes are not eligible for unemployment benefits and are hired as an at-will employee and may be discharged at any time without cause.

Physical Rating Level

This position will require the employee to function at a “Medium” physical capacity as defined by Worker’s Compensation Statutes.  “Medium” physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently.

Physical Requirement Details

Definitions:     R = Rarely = 1% to 9% of a 7.5 hour day

                        O = Occasionally = 10% to 33% of a 7.5 hour day

                        F = Frequently = 34% to 66% of a 7.5 hour day

                        C = Continuously = 67% to 100% of a 7.5 hour day

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this job classification.

Updated 2/2020