Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Substitute Teacher provides instruction, manages the classroom environment, and promotes student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The substitute ensures continuity of learning and maintains a safe, positive, and productive classroom environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement lesson plans left by the classroom teacher to ensure consistent instruction.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with district policies, classroom rules, and school expectations.
• Provide clear instruction and directions to students and assist with their learning needs.
• Supervise students in various settings including classrooms, hallways, lunchroom, playground, and other assigned areas.
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Report student issues, concerns, or incidents to the building administrator.
• Leave written documentation for the returning teacher about class progress, assignments completed, and any issues that arose.
• Demonstrate professionalism by maintaining confidentiality, building positive relationships, and modeling respectful behavior.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 60 college credit hours from an accredited institution (required by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for Substitute Certification).
• Current Missouri Substitute Certificate or valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow directions, adapt to different classroom environments, and manage student behavior effectively.
• Dependable, punctual, and flexible.

Work Conditions:

• On-call, part-time, as needed basis.
• Assignments may vary by grade level (Preschool–12th grade) and subject area.
• Daily rate of pay determined by the Board of Education.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should complete the district’s employment application available at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1976291/Sub_Application__1_.PDF and submit required documentation including transcripts, certification, and references.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Elsberry R-II School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.