Monroe City R-1 School
District
2015-16
Substitute Teacher Handbook
The official Board of Education policies are available on our website
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mission and Philosophy Statement…………………………………………………… 2
Expectations and Responsibilities……………………………………………………. 3
Beginning and Ending Your Day…………………………………………………….. 4
Substitute Teacher Information………………………………………………………. 5
District Contact Information…..………………………………………………………6
Items Included in Sub Folder…………………………………………………………7
School Calendar……………………………………………………………..………i
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MONROE CITY R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Mission Statement
Working together for all students
Educational Philosophy
The foundation of the Monroe City R-1 School District’s philosophy is to provide a quality
education for all students. Mastery of the skills of reading, written and oral communication,
mathematics, and the sciences are paramount for success in the world today. A quality
education, however, is not complete without an awareness of health and physical fitness along
with an appreciation of the arts.
Each student is recognized and respected as a unique individual. The school acknowledges
the dignity of the individual and aspires to offer opportunities for students to develop according
to their needs, interests, and abilities. On all matters, the highest priority is the best interest of
each student.
The school, home, and community share the responsibility of developing educated citizens
capable of coping and contributing in a global society. Students will be capable of meeting the
academic and technological demands of the future. They will appreciate the requirements
necessary to become a productive member of society and have the realization that for every right
and privilege enjoyed in life, there is a corresponding responsibility.
The Monroe City R-1 School District is committed to providing an environment for students
that will both foster and accelerate their intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and career
development. This environment will not only develop their knowledge, but enable them to
assimilate the skills which encourage creativity and nurture ideas, attitudes, and values.
Students, will be knowledgeable of events around them, have respect of self and others, be selfdisciplined and socially responsible, be competent in their chosen areas, be innovative in dealing
with challenges, possess a desire to learn, and strive to achieve success.
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Substitute Teacher
Expectations and Responsibilities
2015-16
1.
Personal conduct and attire are to be professional, respectful, and appropriate.
2.
Be at work promptly – 7:45 to 3:15. Classes are to start promptly after take up
bell. Class time is to be effectively and efficiently used for instruction.
3.
CLOCK IN to SISTime to record your time at the time you enter the building.
4.
Report to respective building office (high school, middle school or elementary)
when you arrive. You will be given keys and an identification badge to be worn
throughout the day. All classrooms should be locked when you are out of the
area. Keys should be returned to the office at the end of the day.
5.
Properly supervise all students. The Board expects all students to be under
assigned adult supervision at all times during the school day. Except in an
emergency, no employee will leave an assigned group unsupervised. This
includes hallways and class changes.
6.
Locate the teacher’s sub folder and become familiar with the teacher’s
instructions, emergency procedures, etc. Know your teacher’s schedule including
daily supervision duties.
7.
Seek guidance from the principal or another teacher in any unusual situation.
Certain student behavior should be reported immediately. (i.e. talk of guns,
bombing, hate, sexual acts, etc.)
8.
Correct papers as time allows during the day. Leave them in a conspicuous
place for the teacher. Leave a note for the regular teacher regarding the
activities of the day.
9.
CLOCK OUT of SISTime to end your day.
10.
Leaving the building: Sign out and in at the office - This is for occasional
unusual situations. Personal business should be taken care of after hours.
11.
Classrooms are to be managed in a fair and equitable way. Students are to be
treated in a positive and appropriate manner and student personal issues are to
be taken up privately.
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12.
If you become ill and are unable to sub as scheduled please call the respective
principal’s office as soon as possible. If the absence were to occur on a day
when you were scheduled to sub, please call the principal’s home number
between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. (Directory of phone numbers on
page 6)
13.
Follow the chain of command. If you have concerns or suggestions, please see
the building principal and attempt to resolve the issue at that level. Appeals may
be made to the superintendent if the issue is not resolved to your satisfaction.
Beginning Your Day
Clock In to SisTime: Record your start time.
Review lesson plans: Follow the lesson plans as closely as possible. If the instructions
were not clear or there was not enough work left, please inform the office.
Taking attendance and lunch count: Teachers should have attendance sheets in their
sub folders. Fill in teacher name, date, and list students who are absent. A count of
students and adults eating lunch should be written at the bottom. A student may then be
asked to take this to the office.
Students who are tardy: A student who enters the classroom after the 8:05 bell is
considered tardy. They should be asked to return to the office for a tardy pass.
Students who leave early: Students who leave school for any reason during the school
day must be signed out at the office by a parent/guardian. Students should remain in the
classroom until called from the office to leave.
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Ending Your Day
Clock Out of SISTime: Record your end time.
A bell will ring at 3:05 p.m. signaling the dismissal of students. The classroom should
be left neat and orderly. Keys should be returned to the respective building office.
Information to Substitute Teachers
Monroe City R-1 Schools
1. The current rate of pay is $70.00 per day. Substitutes can be hired for either a full or
a half day.
You are required to record your time worked in the time clock system SISTime.
2. Pay periods begin on the 11th of the month and end at the conclusion of the day on the
10th the next month.
3. The district has mandatory direct deposit and deposit vouchers are mailed by the 20th
of each month.
4. In the event there would be a discrepancy, contact the Mrs. Tammy Tuley, district
bookkeeper, in the Central Office at (573)735-4631 ext 1111. You need to keep a
record of the days you substituted, in what building, for which employee you are
subbing, and if it was a full or half day, for verification.
5. You must have a Federal and State W-4 Form (Employee’s Withholding
Allowance Certificate) and a completed I-9 form (Employment Eligibility
Verification Form) must be on file at the Central Office on the first date of
employment.
6. Please report to the Central Office any changes on your application such as name,
address, phone number or days available. Or if you want to be removed from the
current substitute list.
7. A copy of your transcript with a minimum of 60 credit hours, a teacher or a substitute
certification must be on file in the central office. If you are not positive that you have
one on file, please check with the Central Office.
8. As a suggestion you may want to contact the appropriate building principal in person,
if you have not already done so or are new to our School District.
9. Please call the Central Office with any questions – See District Contact information
on next page.
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
Monroe City R-1 Central Office
401 Hwy 24 & 36 E
Monroe City, MO 63456
573-735-4631
Dr. Jim Masters, Superintendent
Linda Bichsel, Secretary (ext 1110)
Tammy Tuley, Bookkeeper (ext 1111)
Monroe City R-1 High School
401 Hwy 24 & 36 E
Monroe City, MO
Grades 9 -12
Ryan Watson, Principal (Cell# 573-406-2472)
Kathy Lee, Secretary (ext 1115)
Monroe City R-1 Middle School
430 North Washington St.
Monroe City, MO 63456
Grades 5 - 8
Josh Klusmeyer, Principal (Cell# 573-795-2071)
Ashley Osborn, Secretary (ext 1310)
Monroe City R-1 Elementary School
420 North Washington St.
Monroe City, MO 63456
Grades Preschool - 4
Kim Shinn, Principal (Cell# 573-231-9743)
Paige Kenison, Secretary (ext 1424)
The district office is 573-735-4631. An automated system will assist in directing your
call.
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Sub Folders should include the following items:
MOST IMPORTANTLY - - Updated Class Roster
Location of Emergency Flip Chart
Location of Emergency Backpack
Location of & Copies of Emergency Exit procedures
Location of Lesson Plans
Updated daily schedule/Special classes with locations
List of extra duties
List of students with special needs (academic or physical)
Attendance/Lunch count procedures and forms
List of teachers and students who may assist
Discipline/Classroom Management procedures
Seating chart (if applicable)
Bus list (if needed for students in this classroom)
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