Long-Term Special Education Substitute Teacher

Location: Johnston Middle School

Subject: Special Education

Anticipated Dates: January 4 - March 11, 2027

Daily substitute rate: $165 per day; increasing to $185 on 11th consecutive day, $235 on 21st consecutive day

$500 incentive to teacher substitutes that work 50 or more days in a semester.

Qualifications, Certification, and Experience:

Punctuality and attendance - - regularly begins and ends tasks on time

Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students,

parents and staff

Project a positive image as an educator in the school and in the community- Promotes a positive image of the Johnston Schools

Respects differing points of view

Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groups

Uses discretion in handling confidential information and situations

Actively supports expectations of student behaviour outside of the classroom during the school day

The teacher demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner

The teacher uses humor when appropriate

Performance Responsibilities:

Personal Performance Criteria

Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students

Contributes to creating a positive work environment

Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality

Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day

Works independently and with confidence

Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations

Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

Instructional Process

Teaching to local curriculum standards

Curriculum is presented from whole to part with an emphasis on what students should know and be able to do

Communicates learning goals to students and parents

Incorporates, on a regular basis, activities for students which require applications of learning

Creates a classroom environment that promotes learning

Establishes fair and appropriate classroom rules

Corrects inappropriate behaviour in an appropriate and timely manner

Reinforces positive behaviours

Consistent in expectations concerning student behaviours

Establishes and maintains rapport with students

Demonstrates appropriate instructional preparation

Uses knowledge of students to design educational experiences

Lessons align with the district standards and assessments

Designs lessons that are appropriate to age level and student interest

Lesson design is logical and provides for a clearly understood flow of learning

Designs educational experiences that utilize district provided technologies

Uses effective instructional techniques

Uses instructional time effectively

Both group and individual instruction are used on a regular basis with limited use of large group lecture

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning and modelling, role playing, self-teaching and activity-based learning

Utilizes a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbook

Modifies lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning styles

Instructional techniques provide all students the opportunity to learn

Instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or gender bias

Responds in a positive and constructive manner to student questions

Provides students with opportunities for success

Models and promotes honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility for personal and group actions, personal integrity and the value of hard work

Uses effective assessment strategies

Assessments directly relate to core curricular concepts and are in integral part of teaching and learning

Assessment of student progress includes both traditional and alternative assessment measures

Assessment is interwoven with learning and occurs on an ongoing basis. Assessment is not solely an end product

Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities

Terms of Employment: Substitutes are called and used on an “as needed basis” with no guarantee of hours or days.