Substitute Teacher - Walla Walla Public Schools

PURPOSE STATEMENT

On an on-call/substitute basis, this position will perform related duties of a teacher to provide continuity in the day-to-day responsibilities during the absence of the regular teacher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Manage classroom and provide instruction according to lesson plans as prepared by the classroom teacher.
2. Provide classroom environment which promotes active learning.
3. Assist the teacher with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, lunchroom duty, recess, etc.
4. Work with students to help reinforce learning objectives.
5. Adhere to all Walla Walla Public Schools board policies and procedures.
6. Use appropriate judgment to act in the best interest of students at all times.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Building Administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.
• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students.
• Skill in classroom management, student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with a variety of students, staff, and community in a multicultural and diverse socio-economic setting.
• Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Completed Employment Application/ Background Check.
• Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

On call as needed

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities.  For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact (509) 527-3000.   The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator                                                   

Title IX Coordinator                                                Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Dr. Mindy Meyer, Director of HR                                 Michelle Carpenter, Director of Strategic Initiatives

364 S. Park Street                                                    364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362                                              Walla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 527-3000                                                        (509) 527-3000

mmeyer@wwps.org                                                   mcarpenter@wwps.org