BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the site administrator and the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, to function on call as needed as a substitute, on short term or long term assignments, at the Elementary, Middle School, High School, Continuation High School, Preschool Special Ed., Adult Ed., Opportunity, and Independent Study levels.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Follow lesson plans effectively.
Responsible for utilization of functional student growth and development by identifying student needs, and refer to appropriate resources.
Demonstrate sensitivity to various family and cultural patterns in planning and following classroom activities.
Maintain attractiveness and cleanliness of room environment.
Work cooperatively with District staff, support personnel, local school staff, and parents to coordinate effective learning activities for students.
Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during assigned work-time, and accept responsibility for maintaining behavior standards school-wide.
Maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a desirable learning atmosphere in and out of the classroom.
Provide a classroom climate and learning experience that will further the emotional, physical, social, and mental development of the student.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Assist regular certificated personnel as needed.
Act as a roving substitute to cover classrooms during I.E.P. meetings, or if regular classroom teachers have meetings.
May be asked to cover one-quarter, half-day, or three-quarter day assignments, as needed.
May be required to perform period supervision, or cover vacant assignments as needed during the instructional day.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Computer literacy is desirable.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Employment is subject to and contingent upon the completion of a criminal background check by the California Department of Justice. Convictions of certain crimes, including, but not limited to sex and narcotics offenses and serious and violent felonies, as specified in the Education and Penal Codes, will bar employment with the District. In addition, employee will be required to provide a current verification of a negative TB test prior to employment. Any applicant who contacts a Board member or a member of any evaluating body regarding the position applied for will be disqualified from employment consideration.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Read, write, and speak English fluently.
Plan, prepare, follow, and present lessons effectively.
Maintain a climate conducive to student learning.
Pre- and post- plan.
Utilize classroom discipline and management strategies.
Develop and maintain open channels of communication between students and staff.
Develop and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect among students, teachers, and staff.
Keep records that meet the needs of the student and teacher.
Adhere to set guidelines, school and District policies.