BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Site Administrator, a substitute employee is one hired with the understanding that his/her association with Gilroy Unified School District will be on a substitute basis, as needed, because of the absence of a permanent or probationary employee. Substitute employees are paid at an hourly or daily rate, determined by the school district. The Substitute (Certificated Teacher) works in the absence of the classroom teacher, provides instruction, encourages student progress, maintains safety, and manages the learning environment.

TYPICAL DUTIES (Responsibilities will include but are not be limited to):

The Substitute (Certificated Teacher) is responsible for the following duties:

• Teaches classes from prepared lesson plans
• Oversees learning and safety of students
• Communicates as necessary with school staff and administration
• Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues
• Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Works cooperatively with all school personnel and parents
• Complies with Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education policies
• Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
• Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
• Ensures the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible
• Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate
• Dismisses all students from the classroom before leaving the building
• Performs all non-instructional duties as assigned of the classroom teacher
• Collects and places students’ papers in regular teacher’s desk or designated area
• Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place
• Performs other related activities as required

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge/understanding of working with minors and child/adolescent psychology
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Oral and written communication skills
• Record-keeping techniques
• Operate computers and peripheral equipment properly and efficiently
• Maintain various records related to work performed
• Work independently with little direction
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment
• School environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (consideration will be given to reasonable accommodation):

• Sit for sustained periods of time
• Climb slopes, stairs, steps and ladders
• Exhibit full range of motion for shoulder external rotation and internal rotation, shoulder abduction and adduction, elbow flexion and extension, shoulder extension and flexion, back lateral flexion, hip flexion and extension and knee flexion;
• Conduct frequent repetitive arm, hand and body motion
• Sufficient hearing to conduct in-person and telephone conversations
• Sufficient physical mobility to move about school sites
• Sufficient vision to read printed material
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, on the telephone, and in addressing groups
• Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to endure long hours under stressful conditions
• Standing and sitting for long periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• During crisis situations, may require moderate to significant physical work and lengthy periods of standing
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to ten pounds on a regularly basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel and stoop
• Ability to reach in all directions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous Experience
• Bilingual in English/Spanish