The schools of SAU 70 have an ongoing need for substitute classroom teachers and educational assistants in all subject areas and all grades, as well as nurse, clerical, food service, and custodial positions.

• Variable hours
• Substitutes choose their own work days according to schedule, location, & subject preferences
• School year only
• No certification or experience required
• Visit our Substitutes page for more details

Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis, usually about once per month.

 

 

 

POSITION TITLE:  SUBSTITUTE
Job Description Approved By:  SAU 70		Date:	Feb. 2025
General Purpose:Provide instructional support in the absence of the regular teacher or support staff
Reports to: Building principal
Supervises: n/a

 

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:

• Provide instructional support in the absence of the regular teacher or support staff
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a positive learning environment
• Follow lesson plans provided
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and administration
• Report any issues or concerns to the appropriate school personnel
• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policy and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.

This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

   TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

 

• Part-time, variable hours

• School year

• Non-Exempt

 

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Ability to successfully multitask within role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.

 

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• None
  

 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: 

 

Primary Physical Requirements:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1.  Lift up to 10 lbs:	Frequently required
2.  Lift 11 to 25 lbs:	Rarely required
3.  Lift 25 to 50 lbs:	Rarely required
4.  Lift over 50 lbs:	Not required
5.  Carry up to 10 lbs:	Occasionally required
6.  Carry 11 to 25 lbs:	Occasionally required
7.  Carry 26 to 50 lbs:	Rarely required
8.  Carry over 50 lbs:	Not required
9.  Reach above shoulder height:	Frequently required
10. Reach at shoulder height:	Frequently required
11. Reach below shoulder height:	Frequently required
12. Push/Pull:	Occasionally required

 

Hand Manipulation:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Keyboarding:	Occasionally required
2. Gross Manipulation:	Frequently required
3. Fine Manipulation:	Frequently required

 

Other Physical Consideration:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Twisting:	Occasionally required
2. Bending:	Frequently required
3. Crawling:	Rarely required
4. Squatting:	Frequently required
5. Kneeling:	Rarely required
6. Crouching:	Rarely required
7. Climbing:	Rarely required
8. Balancing:	Occasionally required

 

During the Work Day, Employee is Required to:

 

1. Sit:	up to 3 consecutive hours
2. Stand:	up to 3 consecutive hours
3. Walk:	up to 1 consecutive hour

Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):

 

Effectively exchange an receive information and instructions, and respond to inquiries;

Communicate with others;

Observe students to ensure safety

 

Work Environment:  Inside: up to 100% 

Outside: up to 20%

 

Work Surface(s): Office Desk, Office Chair

Carpeted floor, tile floor

 

Other Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:

Ability to work with students and staff.

 

Other Considerations and Requirements:

The physical demands of an employee in a  role are minimal. The employee is occasionally required to do some lifting. Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed.

 

Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.