Substitute Teacher 2026-2027

# Job Description

Title: Substitute Teacher Regular Education / Special Education / Librarian

## Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

## Reports To Principal

## Job Goal To plan and implement a program which creates an environment where students can learn and develop optimally.

## Performance Responsibilities

### Domain I: Planning and Preparation Setting Instructional Outcomes (1C)

• Establishes instructional outcomes by identifying exactly what students will be expected to learn, including rigor and expectations.
• Writes instructional outcomes in the form of student learning targets.
• Determines instructional activities and the resources needed to complete them.
• Determines instructional activities with suitability for diverse learners.
• Plans for appropriate methods of assessment to determine a level of student attainment.
• Differentiates for students of varied abilities.
• Creates measurable outcomes central to the discipline and related to those in other disciplines.

### Domain II: Managing Classroom Procedures (2C) The Classroom Environment

• Establishes and monitors routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and the efficient use of time.
• Instructional groups are used and managed effectively.
• Non-instructional tasks are completed efficiently (lunch count, roll, administrative forms, etc.).
• Transitions between activities and management of materials are done to maintain momentum and maximize instructional time.
• Establishes efficient routines and teaches students to employ them effectively.

### Domain III: Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques (3B)

• Uses questioning and discussion techniques to deepen student understanding.
• Uses divergent as well as convergent questions framed in a way that they facilitate forming hypotheses, making connections, and challenging previously-held views.
• Values student responses to questions by responding to them and using their ideas as a foundation for discussion.
• Uses high-quality questions to encourage students to make connections amongst concepts or events previously believed to be unrelated and arrive at new understandings of complex material.
• Poses questions for which they do not know the answers, thus eliciting student responses, opening lines of communication, and promoting thinking by students.
• Engages all students in important issues and in using their own language to deepen and extend their understanding.
• Allows students to formulate questions used in class discussions.
• Teaches students how to formulate high-level questions.
• Promotes learning through discussion.
• Teacher uses a range of techniques to ensure that all students contribute to the discussion and enlists the assistance of students to ensure the outcome.

### Domain III: Engaging Students in Learning (3C)

• Actively involves students in important and challenging content aligned with lesson objectives.
• Develops student understanding through engagement activities.
• Provides choice of work and assists students in making important contributions to the intellectual life of the class.
• Creates activities and assignments that promote learning and are aligned to the goals of the lesson.
• Creates activities and assignments that require student thinking that emphasize depth over breadth, allowing students to exercise choice.
• Groups students of similar background and skill.
• Uses instructional materials that are developmentally appropriate to the students experience as well as the course content.
• Allows time for reflection and closure in all lessons.
• Facilitates instruction with students taking a major role in their learning.

### Domain III: Using Assessment in Instruction (3D)

• Recognizes assessment to be an integral part of instruction.
• Assesses and monitors student learning by eliciting evidence of student understanding using a variety of techniques.
• Monitors student understanding, offering timely and constructive feedback, providing guidance to students in areas of needed improvement.
• Circulates in the classroom to monitor student learning.
• Creates questions or uses techniques to ascertain the degree of understanding of every student.
• Provides students with clear criteria for learning and teaches the skills necessary for students to check their skills and assume responsibility for their learning.
• Reflects on their craft and recognizes the need for adjustments in instruction.
• Engages students in self- or peer-assessment.

## Professional Responsibilities

• Exhibits regular attendance and punctuality.
• Communicates effectively with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Assumes outside classroom duties as related to school.
• Assists in enforcing school board rules and policies.
• Ensures proper care of textbooks, teaching aids, and equipment.
• Participates in professional development opportunities to further develop effectiveness.
• Creates partnerships with parents, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Supports school programs and displays a positive attitude.
• Completes reports and records as assigned.
• Projects a well-groomed appearance.
• Meets the criteria for a Professional Growth Plan following the guidelines in the St. Landry Parish Personnel Evaluation Program.
• Perform all other duties or responsibilities not listed as delegated by the Principal of the school.

## Terms of Employment Nine (9) months

## Evaluation Performance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with the Boards policy by the Principal/Designee.