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NORTHERN ARIZONA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Substitute Teacher

Substitute II

Division: Head Start

Reports to: Center Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: G07

Summary

The Substitute Teacher works with all children in the classroom and assists the Center Director

in developing appropriate Early Childhood Education programs that meet the developmental

needs of all children and their families. Works under the supervision of the Center Director and

performs his/her duties in the absence of the Director, as assigned. Assists with record-keeping

responsibilities and in facilitating parent participation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Directly supervise and assist children in performing activities

Responsible for classroom operations, including developing developmentally appropriate

lessons plans including language development, pre-math skills, Individual Education Plan

(IEP) and developmental assessment goals. Demonstrate appropriate staff and child

interactions. Implement appropriate room arrangement and classroom environment, set

goals, implement and monitor improvement plans and objectives, implement child

assessment system including on-going observation, and collection of work samples, plan

classroom activities and behavior management.

Assists the Center Director in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aide, parent and

community volunteers, interns, Special Needs Teacher Aides, in all activities. Role model

appropriate teaching techniques. Encourage positive staff/child interactions.

Coordinate and/or administer screenings of children, but not limited to: audio, vision,

height, weight anemia, Individual Education Plan (IEP), mental health, developmental as

needed: complete proper documentation and conduct follow-up to social services and

other referrals.

Communicate daily with families. Assist with parent meetings and assist other staff in

working with parents.

Conduct parent/teacher conferences a minimum of two (2) times per year per child.

Coordinate and carry out a minimum of two (2) home visits per year per child.

Disseminate all Head Start operational directives and other information as directed by

Supervisor, to center staff and parents.

Help to identify family needs and develop family action plans.

Assists in the ongoing recruitment and enrollment of eligible children for the program.

Participates and follow through with successful public school transition planning.

Implement family style meal services and nutritional activities for children and their families

using CACFP guidelines.

Complete reports as assigned by supervisor, with accuracy and timeliness.

High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and meeting program and federal deadlines

Maintain strict child& family confidentiality.

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Participate in family staffing and conduct associated follow up activities as required.

Conduct health and safety checks in classroom and in the playground. Report needed

repairs timely.

Oversees inventory and control of classroom supplies and materials

Works with center staff, when applicable, to ensure that the center is kept sanitary and

within the local, state, and national health and safety regulations

Performs related duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aides and Special Needs Teacher Aides. Carries

out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable

laws. Responsibilities can include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and

directing work; appraising perfo rmance; mentoring and counseling; rewarding and disciplining

employees; address complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or

ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Must have experience and training equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree or higher in Early

Childhood Education or a related field with 18 hours of ECE and student teaching. Must have experience

in a preschool program. Must meet all health and licensing regulations as prescribed by the Arizona

Health Services Department.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be self-motivated. Preschool classroom experience or related experience necessary. Must be able