MIDDLESEX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Position: Building Base Substitute Teacher

Position Summary: Performs professional support assisting classroom teachers in their absence by working with classroom, individual students or small groups, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Principal.

Job Type: Full-time

Contract: 180

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Daily Rate: $130.00

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Essential Functions:

• Provides continuity in the day-to-day responsibilities during the absence of the regular employee by enforcing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.
• Maintains various records and files as necessary.
• Works with students to reinforce material already introduced by the teacher.
• Assists with a variety of assignments and tasks associated with the needs of students.
• May be assigned to assist in special areas as needed such as reading, mathematics, health/PE, library, in-school suspension, etc.
• Assists teachers with collection of student work and other tasks, enforces discipline and safety rules.
• Notifies respective teachers in writing the dates of when a student has been assigned to in-school suspension; collects completed work and returns it to the respective teachers’ box.
• Performs a variety of office and clerical assistance tasks for classroom teacher and school office staff; makes copies of various materials.
• Assists with large group activities.
• Guides independent students and other work assigned by the teacher.
• Reports student problems to teachers and assists with student problems.
• Assists with the sale of supplies and collection of monies.
• Performs cafeteria, hall and/or bus duties; helps supervise playground and physical education activities.
• Assists with lunch, snack, clean-up, bathroom, clothing and wash-up routines and arrival and departure of students.
• Escorts students to classes; assists students during meals.
• May also perform the duties of a General Education or Special Education Paraprofessional and/or Clinic Aide/Paraprofessional as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required and or as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching; ability to maintain confidential files and information and compile reports; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to operate standard office equipment; skill in the use of personal computers and
related software packages, hardware and peripherals; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and parents.

Special Requirements: Possession of an appropriate driver’s license, certificates(s) and or endorsements(s) (such as Highly Qualified status) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia or School Board.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED and moderate experience providing office support or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements: Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work at the work site daily, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 25
pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination; Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; Most tasks require oral communications ability. Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents,
violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location within the school (e.g. cafeteria, business office, playground, classroom, light traffic). The Middlesex County School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job.

Supervision Exercised: Principal