Certified Substitute Teacher Pool- SY 26-27

East Providence School Department•East Providence, RI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The substitute teacher assumes the duties of the regularly assigned classroom teacher in his or her absence, maintaining continuity of instruction and a safe, orderly learning environment. Substitutes may be assigned to any grade level or content area across the district based on daily need.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or higher required for substitute teaching assignments.
Must possess or be eligible for a valid Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Substitute Teacher Certificate.
Must possess a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
Must be dependable, punctual, and able to accept assignments on short notice.
Must be proficient with basic computer and classroom technology.
National and state criminal background check (BCI) as required by Rhode Island law.
Completion of all district onboarding and mandatory training prior to first assignment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with school-age children preferred.

Responsibilities

Adheres to the policies and related directives of the East Providence School Department.
Reports to the assigned building on time and checks in at the main office at the start of each assignment.
Reviews and follows lesson plans, seating charts, and instructions left by the classroom teacher; delivers planned instruction to the full class period or day.
Maintains a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom consistent with school-wide expectations and building procedures.
Takes and records accurate attendance according to building practice.
Supervises students in the classroom and in assigned duties such as hallway, cafeteria, recess, arrival, and dismissal coverage.
Follows all student health, safety, emergency, and evacuation procedures for the assigned building.
Adheres to student confidentiality requirements, including FERPA and IDEA, and maintains confidentiality regarding student records, IEPs, 504 plans, and behavior information.
Implements accommodations and modifications identified in student IEPs and 504 plans as directed by building staff.
Collects and secures student work, and leaves written notes for the classroom teacher summarizing what was covered and any concerns.
Reports any student injury, behavioral incident, or safety concern to the main office immediately.
Returns all keys, materials, and district-issued items to the office at the end of the assignment.
Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or designee.