Substitute - Building Sub (CAMS) (SY25-26)

Chelsea Public Schools•Chelsea, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of a substitute teacher is to execute class and lessons according to an absent teacher's written teaching plan. Assignment may vary from day to day. Building Substitute - Report to assigned school every day during the school year for the purpose of covering classes of regularly assigned teachers. Eligible to attend school professional development on a voluntary basis.

Requirements

Completed at least 2 years of college
Ability to work with diverse population
Knowledge of MA Curriculum frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention helpful
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Nice To Haves

Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure in grade and subject area appropriate for the assignment
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers
Bilingual Spanish

Responsibilities

Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction
Meets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the time designated
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
Responsible for effective instruction which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques
Responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement and behavior
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establishes clear objectives which reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects
Implements the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives
Assesses and documents the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
Documents the learning problems of students and seeks the assistance of district specialists as required
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness
Attends staff meetings as required
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students
Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or second language learners
Responsible for providing equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, homelessness, religion, national origin, or disability
Responsible to support students with disabilities in a general education setting
Performance of other job-related duties as assigned