1.      The substitute teacher is expected to be on duty the entire day /half-day and to perform the duties as assigned by the principal or the designated representative. You may be asked to substitute for another class during your teacher's off period, or assume other duties as required by the school principal or his/her designee.

2.       The substitute teacher should endeavor to preserve the regular routine of the classroom, to perform all of the duties of the regular teacher, and to follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher, unless otherwise instructed by the principal or designated representative. If lesson plans cannot be located, the administrator upon notification will provide alternative activities.

3.       Once you arrive at the campus and register at the office, ask for the location of the lesson plans, alternative plans to use, or who will be assisting you with this task in the event that no lesson plans are available. Ask for information pertinent to emergency procedures and your role in the event of a drill or emergency. Under no circumstances you are to leave the students alone unless properly relieved of your duties.

4.      A substitute teacher placed in a long-term assignment may call for assistance from the campus principal. You become the teacher of record.

5.      The substitute teacher should not receive money from students unless instructed to do so. If money is collected, he/she should deposit it with the school secretary before leaving the building. Substitute teachers should not lend students money for any purpose. If a substitute teacher has occasion to confiscate an item of value from any student; e.g., pager, or cellular telephones the substitute teacher is responsible for the article until it is turned in to the principal.

6.      The substitute teacher shall not leave the building during the school day without permission from the principal or designated representative.

7.       A short summary of the day's activities should be prepared by the substitute teacher and left in the Lesson Plan Folder for review by the regular teacher.

8.      The substitute teacher shall not read a personal book while on duty or use personal computer or electronic equipment. You are there to conduct a period of instruction. Follow the lesson plan. If no lesson plan is available, notify the principal immediately for further instructions.

9.      The substitute teacher should attend faculty or grade level meetings only if requested to do so by the principal or designated representative.

10.    The substitute teacher is expected to dress in a manner that reflects professional status and aims to reinforce the student dress code. Specific dress code guidelines may be in place at the campus or office level. A clear distinction should be made between who is the teacher or the student. You are the supervisor in charge so dress appropriately.

11.     The substitute teacher is required to sign in and sign out with the school secretary for payroll documentation purposes.

12.    The substitute teacher shall not contact parents or send notes to home with the students unless authorized by the school principal or designee.

13.   Substitute teachers are not allowed to record their students. Recordings include voice, video, photography.

ADDITIONAL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

·                 Do not accept a job and not show up for duty.

·                 Do not arrive late for an assignment.

·                 Do not cancel a job at the last minute; allow enough time for the job to be reassigned.

·                 When accepting a job from the HR clerk, listen and make note of complete details