Substitute Teacher Pool
Memphis School of Excellence - Memphis, TN
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Reports to: Dean of Students Work Hours: Normal School hours Pay Grade: $18-$20 per hour (max 8 hours per day)POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:o High School Diploma (Required)o Experience working with students (preferred)DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:o Reports to school office at beginning of school day to pick up requiredmaterials/schedules of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials.Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the principal.o Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroomteacher.o Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to thematurity and interests of the students.o Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectivesas indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.o Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meetinglesson objectives.o Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, clears chalkboard,etc.o Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.o Indicates behavior expectations in accordance with MSE school policy to all students atthe beginning of class.o Ensures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.o May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hallmonitoring, etc.o Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.o Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.o Knows school procedures and regulationso Performs other related duties as directed by the principal or DoS.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels ofmanagement, both internal and external to the district.o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and externalto the district.o Ability to organize special programs for the district.o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheetand word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.o Ability to analyze datao Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, andproblem-solving skillsWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:o Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.o Moderate travel is required.
Created: 2026-04-02