CERTIFICATED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POOL at Downey Unified School District

About the Employer

Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, “Our Kids Deserve the Best.” This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Your role as a substitute teacher is to serve as a stand-in for the regular full-time teacher when they must be away from their classroom. Before class, you'll meet with the office manager to sign-in, receive room keys and to review lesson plans and schedules. TYPICAL DUTIES: 1. Follow regular teacher’s lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency and optimal learning, and that encourages students to participate 2. Assign classwork and homework as necessary, according to lesson plans. 3. Modify teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students’ needs. 4. Maintain a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment. 5. Supervise students out of class such as in the hallways and in the cafeteria. 6. Create lesson plans, grade classwork, homework and tests and attend parent-teacher conferences and planning with PLCs and attend all staff meetings (for long-term substitute assignments only. 7. Other duties as assigned.

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Requirements / Qualifications