Reports to:  21^st Grant Program Director, with input from Site Coordinator

Employment Status: As assigned on board-approved contract

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in education
2. Valid State of Ohio teaching license
3. Successful completion of BCI/FBI background checks
4. Alternative to above qualifications as 21^st Century Program Director, Superintendent/Governing Board find appropriate

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The primary purpose of the 21^st Century Substitute Teacher is to establish a before/after school classroom atmosphere that promotes a positive learning environment and to guide and instruct children using developmentally appropriate practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  (The below list is not ranked in order of importance.)

1. Ensure safety of students, taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
2. Obtain student report cards and analyze grades for intervention
3. Keep in contact with 21^st Century Program Director and Site Coordinator; i.e. communicating program concerns/needs
4. Provide guidance to students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
5. Develop, implement and maintain enrichment centers
6. Communicate regularly with Director, Site Coordinator, classroom teachers, parents and students regarding student homework assignments and progress
7. Observe the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
8. Effectively manage the homework enrichment area and individual student behavior/ enforce reasonable rules and procedures in a fair manner to maintain a safe learning environment, including but not limited to a student incentive program
9. Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
10. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
11. Support all 21^st Century Staff in effectively executing the requirements of the 21^st Century Grant
12. Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g.,  student records, testing scores, etc.
13. Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
14. Support gas voucher and fee programs at the site
15. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
16. Attend meetings, trainings  and in-services as required
17. Be responsible for monitoring and updating personal SACC file and for providing the necessary documents for ESC file
18. Effectively manage the homework enrichment process
19. If job sharing, communicate regularly with job-share partner
20. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator and Program Director
21. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment at the Center.
22. Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
23. Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Typical school technology as well as assistive technology (e.g., communication devices, etc.)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Dates of the work period will be stated in the employment contract

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

The 21^st Century Substitute Teacher will be evaluated by the Site Coordinator or his or her designee in accordance with the procedures identified by law and including the standards established by the organization. The employee will be given a copy of the evaluation instrument and standards in advance and he or she will be expected to conduct a self-evaluation and establish a minimum of one goal annually to advance knowledge, skill and/or ability in a job related area.

The Muskingum Valley ESC Governing Board is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the Service Center.  This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events.