Job Description - Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals
Job Duties (Teacher)
- Effectively manage a classroom of students by keeping them on task and dealing with any behavioral issues
- Assume all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher as assigned
- Follow lesson plans left by the regular classroom teacher
- Supervise and ensure safety of students during classroom hours
- Maintain a positive learning environment
- Leave feedback and notes for the regular classroom teacher about the day
- Supervise non-classroom duties when assigned
- Willingness to be flexible to complete duties unrelated to original assignment
Job Duties (Paraprofessional)
- Assist classroom teachers with tasks
- Work with special education or regular education students in small groups or one on one
- Take precautions to ensure the safety of students/staff
- Supervise lunch, recess, and/or study hall as needed
- Work cooperatively with all school staff
- Assist with self-help skills, students with mobility issues, bathroom/changing assistance, or other developmental delays
- Any other duties as requested by the school
Job Expectations
- Be available on an on-call basis to accept daily, weekly and/or long term opportunities
- Follow through with scheduled assignments
- Schedule non-work days through the Aesop automated system when you are not available to work
- Must model professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor
- Must demonstrate an appreciation of diversity
- Must be able to maintain student and staff confidentiality
Benefits
- Flexible schedule — work as often as you want, manage your own schedule (no limit on hours per week)
- Weekly Pay — get paid every Friday for the hours you worked the previous week
- 401K
- Opportunities in a variety of settings and classrooms
- Online training opportunities
- Bonus opportunities
- Competitive pay — we pay what each district pays
- Gold Star Reward Program for regular working Substitutes
Skills and Specifications
- Teachers: Must hold a valid MN Teaching License or a Short Call License
- Paraprofessionals: Must have at least a High School Diploma, but qualifications vary by district and many require a Bachelor’s Degree
- Must have ability to follow both oral and written directions/instructions
- Must have ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means
How to Apply
- Fill out an online application
- After you have submitted the application, a staffing coordinator from Teachers On Call will contact you regarding next steps.