GDH-E1 - Substitute Teacher - Duties

Substitute Teachers shall:

1. Be in the school at least 15 minutes prior to the start of their teaching assignment;

2. Report to the office upon arrival;

3. Check the classroom to ensure that the door is open and lesson plans are present;

4. Ensure that they are familiar with the fire evacuation routes;

5. Record attendance for all classes (or homerooms);

6. Release classes only after the dismissal bell;

7. Ensure that students enter and exit in an orderly fashion;

8. Perform supervision duty if specified in the lesson plan or assigned by the Principal;

9. Be responsible for students in their charge;

10. Make themselves familiar with school policies (i.e., attendance, discipline, Code of Conduct);

11. Be responsible for materials in their classroom;

12. Check with the Principal at the end of the class/day to review the day;

13. Never leave students unattended;

14. Provide immediate assistance in the event of an accident and file the appropriate report with the Principal; and, 

15. Conduct themselves professionally.

(See also GDF-E1)