at USD 394 Rose Hill in Rose Hill, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Purpose Statement
To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able,
and responsible men and women in the in the absence of the regular teacher.
Essential Functions
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the
goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and to communicate these
objectives to students, as adopted by the local and state Board of Education.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom
to which assigned.
• Teaches lesson plan as outlined by the absent teacher.
• Performs all extra duties for the absent teacher as required by the building principal.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and
interests of the students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and
facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and
administrative regulation, pertaining to teacher and students.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct,
and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and
maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Continuously strives to improve professional competence and collaboration with colleagues and
communities.
• Reports any unusual occurrence or event to the principal or the designated representative
immediately.
• Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board
of Education.
• Maintains a professional appearance as an example for students.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically
upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to
satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating
standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and
maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or
ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions;
and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies
required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations
and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and
behavioral management strategies.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data;
and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of
circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using
standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work
with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem
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solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently
requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.
Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities;
maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or
methods; directing other persons within a small work unit. Utilization of resources from other work units
is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the
organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical
demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally
the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean
and healthy environment. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments. There may be
occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue; occasional interaction among unruly children.
Reports To The building principal
Supervises Students as assigned
Education 60 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university
Qualifications Appropriate Licensure by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE)
Terms Based off the current substitute daily pay rate
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Evaluation Performance evaluated by Classroom Teacher and Building Principal
Continuing Education/Training Certificates & Licenses Annual Training Videos Maintain License
Clearances
Clearance through KSDE
Pre-employment Physical
