Substitute - Guest Teachers and Paraprofessionals JobID: 1388

• Position Type:

  Substitute/ Substitute - Teacher

• Date Posted:

  9/13/2022

• Location:

  Multiple Locations

    

Summary

Deliver effective instruction in a safe and conducive learning environment providing student instruction and supervision while a permanent staff member is absent.Guest Teacher Rate of Pay:$110 full day with high school Diploma;$120 full day for a teaching certificate (active or expired);$130 for LPOSD certified retireesParaprofessionals:Paraprofesional I $16.78 hr Paraprofesional II $18.47/hr;

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Guest Teacher:

• Follow the lesson plans and carry out the assigned duties left by the permanent teacher

• Use appropriate instructional materials adopted by the District for meeting lesson plan objectives.

• Use effective instructional strategies to engage students in learning

• Be prepared to provide appropriate back-up material for students and/or classes when the lesson plan finishes early

• Facilitate student transitions including arrival/dismissal, lunch, recess, and Specials.

Paraprofessional:

• Follows classroom teacher’s direction in providing academic support to individual or groups of students

All Substitutes:

• Arrive at the school site at least ½ hour before instruction begins to prepare for the day to include: locating the lesson plan or locating instructions from staff member; finding the locations of restrooms, the teachers’ lounge, the cafeteria, the auditorium, the media center, and the drinking fountains; learn to dial the office from the classroom phone; locate the seating chart; review emergency procedures; etc.

• Always check in and check out with the school office staff to obtain instructions, keys, etc.

• Leave detailed notes for the returning staff member

• Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students, successfully managing student behavior according to school-wide discipline programs

• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities while following prescribed safety regulations

• Keep all student information confidential and report any concerns to the appropriate staff member.

• Be knowledgeable of, and uphold, all policies pertaining to staff and students as specified in Board policies

Other Duties & Responsibilitiesmay include, but are not limited to:

• Proctors state mandated student tests

• Provides group recess and/or lunch time supervision when requested

• Assist with student arrival/dismissal

Desired Qualifications

• ONE of the following:

• Associate’s Degree in any field OR

• 32+ semester credits of higher education OR

• Passing score on the Parapro Praxis Assessment Test

• For teaching positions an active or expired teaching certificate is preferred, but not required

• Ability to effectively communicate with school-age children

• Ability to effectively present information to students at a variety of ages and learning levels

Lake Pend Oreille School District reserves the right to close this position prior to the posted Application Deadline at its discretion.LPOSD will accord a preference to employment of veterans of the U.S. Armed Services in accord with provisions of Idaho Code 65-503 or its successor. In the event of equal qualifications for an available position, a veteran or family member who qualifies for preference pursuant to Idaho Code 65-503 or its successor will be employed.LPOSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or the presence of any disability.