High School Teacher - Long Term Substitute (Math)

Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The substitute teacher is responsible for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas, developing lesson plans and delivering instruction within established curriculum guidelines, collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to improve instruction, and engaging parents/guardians in conversations with regard to instructional programs and student progress. This role will cover Math classes for high school students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in subject area and requisite licensure as defined by the DESE
Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to use technology effectively

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching high school students in subject area
Knowledge of behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures
Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions
Ability to organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks
Good judgment and good problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver instructional lessons with clear and measurable outcomes
Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds
Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
Implement accommodations and curricular modifications as specified in educational plans (IEPs) and as needed to meet the learning needs of students
Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment
Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward and to modify further instruction
Use a computer and other technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom
Provide students with support (remediation and enrichment) using a variety of strategies
Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, lesson and assessment design
Participate actively in faculty, department and team meetings
Set professional development goals, develop professional development plans, and participate in professional development activities that improve teaching practice
Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents, and the community
Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed