I am looking into part-time work of some sort. Being a former teacher of 25 years, subbing seems to 'make sense'. It would pay the best in my area. I would be qualified and I can pick the days and times that I would want to work (which would be invaluable since TX plan is not established yet).

For starters I can tell the district I can only work half-days. I seriously think even that in itself will be challenging physically and cognitively. However, it is worth a try - I think - that is why I am asking here. I could start with like two half days per week and build up from there if physically and mentally able.

Sometimes med changes (which will occur as my TX plan continues to be worked) leave me sedated and cognitively out of it. A 'chemical lobotomy' if you will. However, I can always chose not to work on those days/weeks.

I know the SSA has some ideas about 'work attempts'. However, I am not clear on them. Can someone provide some guidance on the concept of 'work attempts' please? I promise to be a 'gentleman' and not allow the discussion to digress on my end.

Below is a description of what subbing may entail. Thank you.


Substitute Teacher/Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Classification: Certified
Division/Department: Substitute Teachers
Job Category: Substitute
FLSA: Exempt

Title: Substitute Teacher


Qualifications: *Must have a current Substitute Teacher license or a Teaching license, both are issued by the XXX State Dept. of Education
*Negative TB test result within the last 12 months
*Completion of in-processing


Reports To: Building Principals

Supervises: Students K-12


BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE
To provide instruction and supervision by carrying out the instructional plans in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CRITICAL SKILLS:
1. Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
2. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
3. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
4. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
5. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Ability to supervise students and maintain control of the classroom while following the discipline policies of the district and school.
2. Teach to the best of your ability under the supervision of the building principal using the lesson plans prepared by the teacher.
3. Perform any additional duties assigned to the teacher whose position you are filling unless other arrangements have been made by the principal. (Examples: playground supervision, hall duty, and other responsibilities as may be assigned)
4. Inform building principal of any student injuries or discipline concerns.
5. Practice professional ethics in all relationships with students, parents, teachers, and the community.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom environment.
2. Leave a file with any messages related to students.
3. Written work completed by students should be corrected if directed to do so and left in an organized manner.
4. Comply with policies that include time of arrival, remaining after school, preparing required records and reporting accidents to the office.
5. Check out with the principal’s office before leaving for the day.
6. Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
7. Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations including but not limited to
Consolidated Plan for Federal Programs
Acceptable use of technology
Sexual and racial harassment
Child abuse reporting
8. Perform other duties assigned by the principal or other building or district administrators.
9. Keep Human Resources informed of any changes in contact information and/or availability to substitute.

Term of Employment: Daily on as needed basis

Salary Range: $90 - $105/daily

Updated: June 2015