SY 25-26 Districtwide Daily Substitute Teacher

Fitchburg Public School•Fitchburg, MA

61d•$125

About The Position

The Daily Substitute provides a high-quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district in place of an absent employee. Daily Substitutes are required to be available 2-5 per week and willing to be flexible in their assignment. Daily assignments may vary depending on the needs of the district with no guarantee of weekly hours. Essential duties for all faculty members include classroom instruction; conferences with students, parents, and colleagues; and active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development, activities, and pedagogy.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or 48 credits from an accredited college or university; Bachelor's Degree preferred;
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license preferred;
Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations;
Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents, and advocate for children to effectively problem-solve;
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred;
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license preferred;

Responsibilities

Provide a safe and positive environment in place of the teacher or paraprofessional
Monitor and supervise students through effective classroom management
Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement
Implement lesson plans
Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn
Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents, and colleagues
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establish clear objectives that reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects
Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using response to intervention (RTI) framework
Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education, and instructional standards and objectives
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by district policy and administrative regulation
Follow a schedule to meet and instruct assigned students in the locations and at the time designated
Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students
Promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and English learners (EL)
Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal/assistant principal.