Permanent Substitute Teacher (Elementary-Certified)

Brentwood School District is a highly rated public education system located in the heart of St. Louis County which includes the City of Brentwood and portions of surrounding areas. The district covers just over two square miles, encompassing suburban neighborhoods, major retail areas, and businesses. Just minutes away from the County seat, major universities, parks, and other community resources, Brentwood offers small community charm with big city resources and attractions.

As the "Home of the Eagles," Brentwood School District offers high-quality programs, resources, and opportunities to adapt to the ever-changing needs of students and families. The district's five schools collectively enroll more than 800 students who compete nationally with their peers in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.

Description

JOB/POSITION SUMMARY: Perform the instructional and classroom management processes for teachers who are absent for a day or longer periods of time, in order to ensure students' continuous learning, safety and well-being, and academic achievement.

REPORTS TO: Elementary Building Principal/Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
• Experience working with Elementary Students

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:

• Missouri teaching certificate in Elementary Education Strongly Preferred or Missouri Substitute Certificate is required
• Valid Driver's License required
   

Terms of Employment

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Certified 

SHIFT TYPE: Full-time, able to transport between buildings throughout the day

HOURS PER DAY/WEEK: 7.25 hours, Monday-Friday

SALARY: $130-$140 Per Day 

FSLA STATUS: Exempt

BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY: Yes

• Brentwood School District offers its eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life, accident, voluntary life, voluntary long-term disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, and retirement plans.
• Base plans for employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available at NO cost to the employee.
• Additionally, the children of nonresident teachers and eligible employees may enroll in the district without paying tuition when the resident district is not otherwise liable for tuition.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provides classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans for students ranging in schooling level from Early Childhood through High School
• Creates a safe and orderly environment which is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students
• Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned
• Maintains reasonable rules of conduct that encourage self-discipline and responsibility
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated, and maintains appropriate record-keeping of student performance

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Remains at school the entire school day, serving the building offices and staff as needed when instructional assignments are not required
• Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility and maintains a professional appearance as an example to students
• Maintains confidentiality regarding staff/student information
• Supervises students in all areas of the school grounds and off-school grounds when involved in school activities
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code and school policies
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution
• Communicates effectively and professionally with parents, staff, students, and community members
• Completes other duties as assigned by building or district administration

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

The requirements described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Ability, both orally and in writing, to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from individuals, administrators, parents, and students
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and parents through oral and written communication

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret lesson plans, technical procedures, and textbooks
• Ability to solve practical problems and address a variety of unexpected situations
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Basic knowledge in use of various digital platforms: Email, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of school expectations/requirements
• Ability to implement lessons based on school objectives and student needs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must speak, stand, talk, walk, see, hear, and, sometimes, sit on a regular basis
• Occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to read small print
• Frequently bend, reach above the head and forward, and use fine motor skills

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• The noise level will vary depending on the daily activity. It, at times, is very quiet in the classroom but often, as in the cafeteria and/or school assemblies, is moderate to very loud
• The employee must often meet deadlines and must report to class and/or duty assignments on time.
• The work environment includes inside, and possibly outside areas for supervision purposes

EOE. Brentwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or for assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (314) 962-4507 x. 6016 or RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.