The Diamond R-IV School District is accepting applications for substitute teachers. This position is an as-needed position. Qualified applicants will support the mission of Diamond R-IV School District to empower students to see their potential, discover their purpose, and achieve life success. The district expects all staff members to maintain a safe and positive learning environment where all Wildcats can be successful in school, community, and the world.
Qualified applicants will be required to display discretion and confidentiality at all times and shall be able to communicate effectively and in a courteous professional manner with students, staff, and parents.
Requirements:
- Valid teacher and/or substitute teacher certification or a 20-hour DESE approved online course(see attached emergency amendment news brief)
- Background check clearance dated within the 12 months preceding date of hire
- Positive references from 3 supervisors or co-workers
Hours: 7:10 am - 3:45 pm with a lunch break provided
Pay: $110.00 daily
The district provides breakfast and lunch to all employees, free of charge.
We appreciate your interest in joining the Wildcat team and supporting our students. We look forward to working with you. For additional information, please contact David Smith at 417-325-5186 ext. 4001 or by email at dsmith1@diamondwildcats.org
**NEWS BRIEF**
October 19, 2021
State Board of Education Approves an Emergency Amendment for the Route to Substitute Certification
The State Board of Education (State Board) authorized the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to request the Secretary of State and Joint Committee on Administrative Rules allow the new amendment to the certification process for substitute teachers (5 CSR 20-400.220) to take effect in early November instead of December 31, 2021. The State Board determined that the emergency amendment was necessary because of the severe shortage of substitute teachers, which has been exacerbated by COVID-19 and the more severe Delta variant of the virus.
“The sooner this new path to certification can be made available to potential substitute teachers, the better,” said Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven. “When schools cannot find substitute teachers, other full-time classroom teachers often have to fill in and give up valuable, much-needed time to prepare instructional materials, grade student work, and collaborate with colleagues — forcing those teachers to complete these tasks in their personal time.”
DESE filed a similar proposed amendment to this rule in 2020. The State Board determined to withdraw that amendment to review the effectiveness of online training for substitute teaching. Based on the early success of the program and positive feedback from school leaders and other stakeholders, the State Board voted to bring the current proposed amendment, and the subsequent emergency amendment, forward with changes based on DESE’s review of the program.
Currently, individuals looking to obtain a substitute certificate must complete 60 semester hours or more of college-level credit from a DESE-recognized and regionally accredited academic degree-granting institution. The new amendment will allow individuals to take a 20-hour DESE-approved online course instead of the 60 semester hours. The online training covers topics such as professionalism, honoring diversity, engaging students, foundational classroom management techniques, basic instructional strategies, supporting students with special needs, and working with at-risk youth.
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Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | Communications | 573-751-3469 | dese.mo.gov
***Diamond Schools is an equal opportunity employer.**
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