25-26 Intermittent Substitute Teachers, K-12

Somerville Public Schools•Somerville, MA

4d•$150 - $150•Onsite

About The Position

Job Goal: Substitute Teachers will need to execute lesson plans left by the absent teacher, create and maintain a respectful and fair classroom culture that fosters a safe and productive learning environment. Substitute Teachers will monitor, observe, and report student behavior according to school policies and procedures. Qualifications: Candidate must be at least 18 years of age; Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Certificate (GED) Terms of Employment: Assuming you are available for substitute teacher assignments, our need for Substitutes will vary from day-to-day and week-to-week and, as such, we cannot guarantee work each day. Employment in this regard, is therefore not applicable under the provisions of chapter 71, Section 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws pertaining to tenure of teachers and school nurses. Substitutes will have reasonable assurance of employment as an Intermittent Substitute Teacher during the forthcoming year. September – June (Available assignments are based on a scheduled school year) Location: District Wide - substitutes may be assigned to any school across the district, regardless of job selected through the online platform Daily Hours: 7:45am-2:45pm $150 per day worked Union Status: Non-Union

Requirements

Candidate must be at least 18 years of age
Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Certificate (GED)
Experience in delivering lesson
Experience teaching or working with school age children
Teaching capabilities in all subject areas
Excellent communication and organizational skills
The ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies
The ability to follow oral and written directions
The ability to address the various learning styles of students
The ability to implement strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance in both academic and social behavior based on student's prior knowledge and experience
The ability to effectively contribute to and manage an individual program plan for students with special needs
The ability to create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students
The ability to demonstrate fair and ethical judgments
The ability to apply appropriate consequences for inappropriate student behavior
The ability to display problem solving, cooperative negotiating skills and conflict resolution strategies
The ability to use classroom instructional time appropriately and wisely

Responsibilities

Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information
Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies
Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Report to Principal of the school upon arrival and departure at school if in person
Check in Frontline under substitute notes for link to lessons for the day
Review lesson plans, materials, and/or instructions left by absent teacher
Report student injuries, accidents, illnesses, or discipline problems to the school principal immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible
Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner in which motivates students to learn and participate
Organize students for effective instruction
Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the building if in person
Comply with and support school and division regulations and policies
Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities
Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school policies and practices