District Substitute Teachers (5 positions) - Edustaff Position

Battle Creek Public Schools•Battle Creek, MI

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The District Substitute Teacher provides consistent instructional support at an assigned school by covering classrooms when teachers or other instructional staff are absent. Unlike a day-to-day substitute, this position reports to the district each scheduled workday and is assigned to the school location where support is most needed. The role maintains a safe, positive, and productive learning environment; implements classroom lesson plans; supports student learning and engagement; and maintains classroom routines and expectations. It requires flexibility, strong classroom management, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff across grade levels and instructional settings. The position supports BCPS’s mission to see, challenge, and support scholars to reach their potential, with a commitment to Academic Excellence, Equity, and Community. This is an Edustaff position, employed by the district’s staffing partner. Compensation is $180 per day, and the contract is 188 days. The successful candidate must complete fingerprinting and a background check as a condition of employment; the applicant is responsible for the associated fees, estimated at $73.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 60 college credit hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher from a regionally accredited two- or four-year college or university, or a valid Michigan teaching certificate or substitute teacher permit required.
Must meet all requirements established by the district.
Strong classroom management and student supervision skills.
Ability to follow and effectively implement teacher-provided lesson plans and classroom procedures.
Ability to establish positive, respectful relationships with students while maintaining clear expectations and appropriate professional boundaries.
Ability to work effectively with students across a range of abilities, backgrounds, and learning needs.
Knowledge of or ability to learn differentiated instructional practices and positive behavior support strategies.
Ability to respond calmly, appropriately, and professionally to challenging student behaviors or unexpected situations.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as a collaborative member of the school team.
Ability to quickly learn classroom routines, instructional expectations, technology, and school procedures.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism.
Ability to adapt to different classrooms, grade levels, content areas, and assignments throughout the school year.
Dependability, initiative, flexibility, and a student-centered approach.
Commitment to continuous learning and to supporting the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success of all students.
Successful candidate must undergo fingerprinting and a background check as a condition of employment; the applicant is responsible for the fees, estimated at $73.00.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children or adolescents in an educational, youth development, childcare, or similar setting.
Previous classroom, substitute teaching, paraprofessional, tutoring, or teaching experience.
Experience working with students with diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

Responsibilities

Report to the assigned school each scheduled workday and accept classroom or instructional assignments based on building needs.
Provide classroom coverage for teacher absences, vacancies, meetings, professional development, or other staffing needs.
Implement teacher-provided lesson plans and instructional activities while maintaining continuity of instruction.
Create and maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
Establish and maintain classroom routines, expectations, and appropriate student behavior.
Engage students in learning and provide appropriate academic assistance throughout the school day.
Adapt instruction and support, as appropriate, to meet varying student learning needs.
Work effectively with students receiving special education services and collaborate with special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and other support staff.
Follow school and district procedures related to student supervision, behavior, safety, confidentiality, and emergency response.
Communicate relevant information about student progress, behavior, completed work, and classroom activities to the classroom teacher and/or school administrator.
Supervise students during classroom instruction and other assigned activities, which may include arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, transitions, or other school activities.
Collaborate professionally with teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and other school staff.
Adapt when assignments or building needs change throughout the school day.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the building administrator.