Long Term Sub LP Program

Fitchburg School District • Fitchburg, MA

2d • $150 - $273

About The Position

The LONG TERM Substitutes provide a high-quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district in place of an absent employee. LONG TERM Substitutes are expected to be available for the duration of the absence of the teacher. 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

• An associate degree or 48 credits from an accredited college or university preferred
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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

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 a 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/or English learners (EL)
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal/assistant principal

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree