10 Month FT

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Lakeland School System offers education and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability and adheres to the provisions of the Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Lakeland School System may not consider an applicant for employment prior to our having obtained feedback from all persons listed as references; therefore, it is very important to your pursuit of employment with Lakeland School System that you ensure that the reference section of your application is complete. Feedback from supervisors or administrators is preferred, and personal references are discouraged. At least one reference must be returned from a current or former supervisor or administrator to be considered for this position.
Conditions of Employment

1. Are you a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally authorized to work in the U.S.?
2. Federal immigration laws [Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)] require employers to verify and attest to the employment eligibility of new employees to work in the United States. This requirement applies to all applicants. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
3. Are you willing to submit to a criminal background check?
4. Are you willing to submit to a drug test?
5. Do you understand that any falsified information and/or misrepresentation or omission of material facts, even if unintentional and/or inadvertent, may result in refusal of employment or, if employed, termination of employment, whenever it may be discovered?
6. Do you understand that the Lakeland School System has adopted a Smoke-Free Workplace Policy in accordance with state law (Public Chapter 410, Non-Smoker Protection Act) and a Drug-Free Workplace and agree to abide by applicable policies and requirements, if employed?
7. Do you acknowledge that, if employed, there is no specified length of employment and that this application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment, and that the Lakeland School System or you can terminate the relationship at-will, with or without cause, at any time and for any reason or no reason, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal, state, or local law?
8. Do you understand that in submitting this application for employment, you are authorizing the Lakeland School System to contact, obtain, and verify the accuracy of information contained in this application from all previous employers, educational institutions, and/or references?
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Additional Job Information
Primary Goal:
Follow and implement lesson plans, provide quality instruction, as well as a safe and orderly environment in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Minimum Training and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree; or
- Associate's Degree and appropriate experience in school setting

Performance Responsibilities:
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- Accurately follows daily schedule established by the classroom teacher.
- Implements a planned program of study designated by the classroom teacher.
- Provides accurate information and instruction in regards to the content as designated by the classroom teacher.
- Communicates clear outcomes for all lessons, class work, and projects as assigned by the classroom teacher.
- Maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Familiarizes self with and implements established rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Assigns and collects student work as instructed by the classroom teacher.
- Communicates with the classroom teacher essential information in regards to the students and day of absence.
- Familiarizes self with the school building, policies, procedures, and personnel.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative interactions with other school personnel.
- Serves as a model for the district's mission, vision and goals.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintains confidentiality and compliance with student Individualized Education Programs and 504 Plans as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
- Maintains a standard of performance and conduct as required by state, law, local board of education and community expectations.
- Maintains professionalism in all interactions with students, school personnel, parents, and community members.
- Performs other duties as required by the principal or Superintendent.

Clearances and Testing: (at expense of applicant)
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
- Pre-employment physical exam & TB Test

The Permanent Substitute Teacher maintains a thirty five (35)-hour work week. This is a ten (10) month position with work hours and salary determined by the Board. Performance of this job will be evaluated according to procedures established by the Human Resources Department.

Benefits
Regular Full-Time employees are eligible for voluntary health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances. Regular Full-Time employees are required to participate in the State of Tennessee's 401(k) retirement plan at a minimum rate of 5% of gross pay, and the School System will match at a maximum of 5%. Regular Full-Time 10 & 10.5 month employees are also eligible to accrue sick time. All benefits are subject to approval each year.
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