Sitka School District Substitute Job Description:

Following receipt of the application, reference checks and a background check will be completed. Transcripts should be provided as appropriate. 
Substitutes may schedule specific assignments through the Red Rover system. Assignments are subject to change without prior notification. 
All substitutes are subject to the rules of law and board policy. It is expected that all substitute employees maintain confidentiality regarding school district related matters, students, families, and staff. 

Physical Requirements: 

1.    Ability to safely, regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to   50 pounds.
2.    Ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, bend, turn, reach, climb, balance, or other movements as necessary to  meet mission.
3.    Ability to work indoors and outdoors year-round.
4.    Adherence to all district health and safety policies.
5.    Adherence to professional dress and appearance expectations as appropriate to assignment.
6.    See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids.
7.    Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without hearingaids.
8.    Speak so that others may understand at normal levels and on the telephone.

Responsibilities: 

1.    Support the mission of the Sitka School District.
2.    Carry out all directives from District Administration.
3.    Comply with all applicable laws, Board Policies, and Administrative Regulations of the District.
4.    Personally, demonstrate and facilitate others in demonstrating respect for the individual and              cultural characteristics of others.
5.    Work to maintain a learning environment in which all students are actively
engaged and contributing members, and which is conducive to learning for all students

6.    Work to maintain a safe environment in accordance with school handbook and established          emergency procedures.
7.    Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Position descriptions and expectations for specific assignments are as follows: 

Teacher

A teacher is responsible for facilitating student learning by implementing specific curriculum within the Sitka School District. Inherent in this responsibility are the professional practices related to academic knowledge, educational skills, personal judgment, and ethical behavior as articulated in the Alaska Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and the Standards for Alaska’s Teachers. 

Knowledge and Attitude Requirements 

1.    Ability to supervise and maintain all aspects of the classroom or other learning environments.
2.    Coordinate all instructional activities to conform to state and District laws, regulations, and policy    guidelines.
3.    Ability to establish and develop positive relationships with students, families, staff, and the public.
4.    Communicate effectively with students, families, school staff, and public.
5.    React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
6.    Ability to maintain appropriate records, reports, and forms as required, including but not limited to    grades, attendance, and district forms.
7.    Reasonable proficiency in computers and the use of instructional technology.
8.    Display a positive attitude and promote a positive image of the District and positive public relations at all times.
9.      Promote positive school-community partnerships.
10.    Participate in establishing and maintaining positive school climate.

Paraprofessional

Works in a variety of settings as an assistant to a teacher and classroom. The aide performs duties working with students on a one-to-one and/or group basis.