Under supervision and direction of the Principal, the individual in this position works in a classroom setting as a replacement for the regularly assigned teacher.  This assignment is day to day and at-will.

 Representative Duties:  (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below.  This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.)

E= Essential Functions

• Teach the lesson plans using the instructional materials and provide individualized and/or group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds. E
• Provide instruction to students with special needs in accordance with IEP, using support services as appropriate, and participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.E
• Develop and teach skills and knowledge in one or more courses or grade levels, using courses of study adopted by the Board of Trustees. E
• Instruct pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study specified by state law, board policy, and administrative procedures of the school district.
• Maintain proper control and discipline in a positive manner by establishing good rapport between students and others involved in the learning processes and in accordance with district policy and procedure.E
• Ensure that students are not left in the classroom at any time without teacher supervision.E
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

            Experience:

• ·In-depth experience in the use and integration of technology across the curriculum
• ·Experience working with students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

 Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field supplemented by graduate courses needed to meet credential requirements

 Licenses/Certificates

• Valid and appropriate California Teaching Credential.
• Valid EL authorization

 Knowledge of:

• Principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction, including differentiation.
• Curriculum expectations for subject being taught.
• Classroom procedures which promote appropriate student conduct and motivation for student learning.
• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws.
• Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of children.
• Applicable state advisory documents, the State Framework in all subjects taught and district Curriculum Standards appropriate to their teaching assignment.
• Standardized student testing requirements.

 Ability to:

• Adapt plans to meet different needs for learning.
• Create an instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
• Maintain current information and expectations regarding grade level and curriculum being taught.
• Monitor students in classrooms.
• Display the use of good judgment in making decisions.
• Maintain professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and supervising staff members.
• Perform mathematical computations to instruct students in curriculum, produce reports, maintain records, complete requisitions and reimbursements, etc.
• Operate a computer and use related software.
• Send and receive emails and research information through the Internet.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the area of instruction.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable curriculum and school instruction related regulations.
• Establish and maintain a variety of accurate record keeping and filing systems.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Communicate student progress with parents.
• Work with students who may misbehave.
• Establish effective rapport with pupils.
• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Understand and be sensitive to, and have respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of students, faculty, and staff.
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 Environment:

• Work inside protected from weather 5 - 7 hrs/day
• Work outside exposed to the weather less than 1 hr/day
• Indoor work environment.

 Mental Abilities

• Oral Comprehension
• Auditory Understanding
• Oral Expression
• Inductive Reasoning
• Written Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Written Expression

 Physical Requirements:

• The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 5 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move an object.

• This type of work involves walking or standing for extended periods of time with some bending, squatting, twisting, reaching and stooping.

• Persons performing service in this position will exert muscle power and will require arm-hand steadiness.

• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral and written information in various modalities and forms, the manual/finger dexterity to operate equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects that are important aspects of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.