Building Substitute - Donahue

Holyoke Public Schools•Holyoke, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Holyoke Public Schools is seeking a flexible and adaptable Building Substitute to support student learning and maintain a positive classroom environment. The substitute will be responsible for implementing lesson plans, managing student behavior, and ensuring the safety and well-being of students. This role requires a commitment to academic success for all students and the ability to work effectively within a diverse school community.

Requirements

Must possess a minimum of 60 college credits.
Must be willing to work a minimum of 3 days per week.
Communication Skills with parents
Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Be flexible in order to meet the school administration’s needs and readily adapt to the needs of the classroom.
Arrive 20 minutes early to review all materials and make sure you’re prepared before the students arrive in the classroom.
Reports to the main office upon arrival at school.
Create and enforce structured discipline and classroom control.
Establish a safe and positive environment for all students and staff members.
Assume responsibility overseeing student behavior in the classroom and surrounding areas in order to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Honor the teacher and school policies, procedures, and schedules.
Report all incidences of students, including injuries, accidents, illnesses, and behavioral problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
Implement lesson plans and instructions left by the absent teacher.
Utilize all academic class time to continue the students’ learning progress.
Engage all students in lesson through interactive, effective teaching methods to maintain progress in the teaching curricula.
Organize students and classroom for effective instruction.
Complete a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular classroom teacher at the end of every assignment.
Return all instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper location at the end of the day.
Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.