Building-Based Substitute Teacher

Woonsocket Education Department • Woonsocket, RI

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About The Position

The Building-Based Substitute Teacher rotates into various teaching positions in the school on a daily basis and possibly throughout the day. In the absence of a teacher, the substitute maintains classroom discipline and procedures, follows lesson plans and administrator instructions, and provides appropriate learning activities to support students' intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The role carries the same responsibilities and duties as the regular teacher, including supervisory assignments such as bus, lunch, and playground or recess duty.

The substitute works with classroom teachers and, when needed, the principal to support student learning and behavior, ensure student safety, and prevent interruptions to classroom instruction. The role also includes attending staff meetings and professional development, assisting with curricular materials as assigned, maintaining records, protecting confidential information, and reporting suspected abuse or neglect. The position requires flexibility, professional competence, personal integrity, and the ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team to support students across the curriculum.
• Ability to accept and implement directions.
• Ability to relate well to teachers, students, other staff members, and parents.
• Professional competence and personal integrity.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a school or community setting working with children.
• Second-language fluency or competency.
• Experience working in an urban setting.
• Experience working with Google products and implementing remote lessons as needed.

Responsibilities

• Rotate into various teaching positions in the school daily and possibly throughout the day.
• Implement teacher lesson plans and administrator directives with fidelity and efficiency.
• Communicate with classroom teachers and, if necessary, the principal about expectations for student work, behavior, and lesson execution.
• Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students and help prevent interruptions to classroom instruction.
• Provide appropriate learning activities and experiences, following lesson plans or instructions left by the classroom teacher.
• Maintain classroom discipline and carry on classroom procedures as if the regular teacher.
• Perform supervisory duties as assigned, such as lunch, bus, or recess duty.
• Gain familiarity with district curriculum and resources.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings and professional development activities.
• Assist in developing curricular materials as assigned.
• Abide by state statutes, school committee policies, and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties assigned by the principal or designee.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Report all suspicions of abuse or neglect to DCYF and the principal.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff personnel information.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and support the mission of the Department.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education, including instructional technology.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Remain flexible with job assignments as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time