Bullock County Sub Teacher

A Day in the Life

A typical day as a Substitute Teacher with Bullock County Schools begins with an early morning arrival to the assigned school, where you'll check in with the front office, review the classroom teacher's lesson plans, and prepare any materials needed for the day. You'll take attendance in accordance with school procedures and set up any basic technology equipment needed to support instruction. Throughout the day, you'll guide students through their assigned classwork and homework, maintaining a calm and focused classroom environment while keeping students engaged and on task. You'll maintain classroom control and discipline, implementing the regular teacher's lesson plans and assigning work as directed. Between classes or during planning periods, you'll have time to review upcoming lessons and address any student questions or concerns. At the end of the day, you'll complete a daily report for the classroom teacher summarizing how the day went, any behavioral concerns, and the progress made on lesson objectives. Success in this role looks like a classroom that ran smoothly, students who felt supported, and a teacher who returns to a well-documented and orderly room.

Responsibilities

• Implement the regular classroom teacher's lesson plans to ensure continuity of student learning
• Assign and oversee students' classwork and homework as directed by the lesson plan
• Maintain classroom control and discipline in a fair, consistent, and respectful manner
• Create and submit a detailed daily report to the classroom teacher at the end of each assignment summarizing the day, behavioral concerns, and progress on lesson objectives
• Take attendance accurately and in accordance with school procedures
• Set up and operate basic technology equipment to support classroom instruction
• Follow all school rules, policies, and procedures throughout each assignment
• Communicate professionally with school staff, administrators, and students to support a positive school environment
• Provide instruction and promote student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher
• Manage the classroom environment
• Carry out the day's lesson plans with professionalism, patience, and a genuine commitment to student success
• Check in with the front office upon early morning arrival to the assigned school
• Review the classroom teacher's lesson plans and prepare any materials needed for the day
• Guide students through their assigned classwork and homework
• Maintain a calm and focused classroom environment while keeping students engaged and on task
• Review upcoming lessons and address any student questions or concerns during planning periods

Requirements

Required

• ! ALSDE Background Check — a completed Alabama State Department of Education background check is required for employment
• ! Jason Flatt Act Training — completion of state-mandated youth suicide awareness training is required
• ! Erin's Law Online Training — completion of state-mandated personal body safety and sexual abuse prevention training is required
• ! Alabama Substitute Teacher License or ALSDE Teaching Certificate — one of these credentials is required to fulfill the role
• ! Ability to work on an on-call basis with schedule flexibility based on school need
• ! Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States
• ! Ability to lift heavy objects up to 40 lbs as needed in a school environment
• ! Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to give clear directions to students
• ! Flexibility and availability to accept assignments on short notice
• ! Professionalism, patience, and a genuine commitment to student success
• ! Ability to maintain a calm and focused classroom environment
• ! Ability to keep students engaged and on task
• ! Ability to follow all school rules, policies, and procedures

Preferred

• Prior related experience working with children in an educational, childcare, or youth-serving setting
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
• Familiarity with classroom management techniques and age-appropriate instructional strategies
• Experience using basic educational technology tools such as smartboards, projectors, or learning management systems

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