Substitute Teacher Handbook

Substitute Teacher Handbook

655 S. Commercial Ave. Smithville, Mo. 64089

(816) 532-0406 (816) 532-4192 Fax

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIY EMPLOYER

Updated July 2017

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Contents

Welcome ..............................................................................................................................3 Mission Statement and Belief Statements .......................................................................4 District Personnel..............................................................................................................6 Building Contact Information ...........................................................................................7 School Start and End Times .............................................................................................8 Applying for Substitute Teaching .....................................................................................9 Payroll Documentation....................................................................................................12 Number of Hours/Days....................................................................................................13 Expectations, Responsibilities, and Procedures .............................................................13 Procedures for Reporting To Assignment .......................................................................17 Procedures for Taking Attendance / Powerschool ..........................................................17 End of the Day Procedures and Checking Out ...............................................................17 Responsibilities of the Classroom Teacher .....................................................................18 Expectations of the Substitute Teacher While in the Classroom ..................................18 Classroom Management & Student Discipline ..............................................................19 Important Tips and Hints for a Successful Day .............................................................22 Appendices .......................................................................................................................25

Academic Calendar ....................................................................................................................................26 Absence Management Instructions...........................................................................................................24 Time and Attendance Instructions ...........................................................................................................26 Technology In the Classroom ....................................................................................................................27 Powerschool Login Instructions .................................................................................................................30 PowerSchool Lunch Count Information ? Elementary/Middle School Substitutes Only ......................36

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Welcome

Dear Substitute Teacher: Welcome to another exciting year in the Smithville School District. You are a vital part of our district and we value the contributions you make. It is your involvement and availability that enables our programs to continue. This handbook has been prepared for you to provide the guidance necessary for program continuity and coordination with the regular teacher/ instructional assistant assignments. If we can be of assistance, please call the District Office at 816-532-0406. We appreciate your service to our district and its students. Sincerely,

Todd Schuetz Superintendent

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Mission Statement and Belief Statements

Mission Statement Building on a tradition of excellence, the mission of the Smithville R-II School

District, located in a growing lakeside community, is to educate all students in a premier learning environment and to develop students to serve as proactive, compassionate leaders in an interconnected world by providing rigorous and meaningful opportunities for each student to reach his/her unique and full potential while being good stewards of our resources and investing in quality staff.

Belief Statements The Smithville School District believes that:

? Positive partnerships between home, school, and community create a strong foundation for learning.

? Everyone can learn in an emotionally, physically, and academically safe environment.

? All stakeholders have the responsibility to communicate professionally and effectively.

? Every person deserves to be valued and respected. ? We are responsible for providing experiences for our students to become

critical thinkers. ? Positive and appropriate relationships are essential in education. ? The greatest opportunity to influence a child's life resides with the

parent/guardian. ? Education provides opportunities for social, emotional, academic,

intellectual, and physical growth empowering students to become responsible citizens. ? Everyone deserves excellence in his/her educational experiences through continual progress and improvement. ? Teachers have a unique and powerful opportunity to impact a child's life.

Strategic Plan To review the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan in its entirety, visit

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District Personnel

Dr. Todd Schuetz SUPERINTENDENT

Wayne Krueger ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR SUPPORT SERVICES

Dr. Michelle Kratofil ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR ACADEMIC SERVICES

Robert Hedgecorth DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Dr. Vida Santone & Dr. Mark Frost INTERIM DIRECTORS OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Andrea Ambroson DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES & STUDENT SERVICES

Lori Torkelson PAYROLL SPEICALIST ABSENCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (formerly known as Aesop) TIME & ATTENDANCE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (formerly known as VeriTime)

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Building Contact Information

SMITHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 645 S. Commercial Avenue Smithville, MO 64089 Phone: 816-532-0405 Principal: Dr. Tracy Platt Admin. Asst.: Candi Sutton Nurse: Debbie Wilmes

SMITHVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL 675 S. Commercial Avenue Smithville, MO 64089 Phone: 816-532-1122 Principal: Mr. Tod Winterboer Admin. Asst.: Jeanne Daraban Nurse:

HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 695 S. Commercial Avenue Smithville, MO 64089 Phone: 816-532-4566 Principal: Mrs. Denise Harwood Admin. Asst.: Stephanie Phipps Nurse: Donna Catlett

MAPLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Directions from KC

600 Maple Avenue

*North on 169 Highway

Smithville, MO 64089

*East on DD

Phone: 816-532-0589

*North on Bridge St.

Principal: Dr. Rena Hawkins

*East on F Highway

Admin Asst.: Kay George

*North on Maple Avenue

Nurse: Cassie Lawhon

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 655 S. Commercial Ave. Smithville, MO 64089 Phone: 816-532-0406 School Hours: 8:45-3:30 Director: Andrea Ambroson Admin. Asst.: Brenda Dion; Nurse: Cassie Lawhon

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School Start and End Times

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Applying for Substitute Teaching

I. Substitutes will be required to complete an application with the Smithville School District. Applications are to be completed through TalentEd Recruit & Hire on the district's website (). TalentEd Recruit & Hire can be accessed by clicking on the "Careers" channel on the district homepage.

II. In addition to your application to substitute teach in Smithville School District, DESE requires an application, background clearance, finger printing, and college transcripts. Please review DESE Substitute Teaching Checklist by clicking the following link: . a. Certification: An application fee applies. The minimum requirement for substitute certification is sixty (60) hours from an accredited college or university. Substitute Teacher Certificates are issued as followed: i. 60 plus college hours required by the State of Missouri, a background check will be completed yearly and a certificate for the full school year will be issued. ii. An individual who has retired under the Public School & Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) is limited to 550 clock hours of teaching during the school year. PSRS retirees are also limited to the amount of salary that can be earned during a school year. Visit for information. iii. An individual previously employed by the district must separate from service with the district for at least 26 consecutive weeks to be eligible to serve as a substitute. b. Background Clearance and Finger Printing: DESE contracts with 3M/Cogent for fingerprinting. Your first step is to register with MACHS at machs. or call them at 1.877.862.2425. The fingerprinting fee will be $40.30. Further instructions can be found at the end of this section. You will need the following information to complete the website's forms: i. Smithville Substitutes Code ? 0469 ii. Name - Smithville R-II School District iii. School Address - 655 S Commercial, Smithville, MO 64089 c. College Transcripts: Original transcripts from ALL institutions you have attended must be mailed to: Educator Certification, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480. Please be sure to include your Social Security number or Educator ID number on all of the transcripts.

III. Once cleared by DESE and you have been awarded your substitute teaching certificate, our district will require the following additional forms:

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