Substitute Teacher - Building Assigned

Chicopee Public Schools•Chicopee, MA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher – Building Assigned delivers the district curriculum using the absent teacher’s lesson plans to help students reach their highest potential. The substitute assumes the absent teacher’s duties and responsibilities, teaches scheduled classes, and prepares a written summary of work completed. The position follows building procedures and schedules, supports a positive learning environment, and collaborates with school staff, caregivers, the principal, and the absent teacher. The role also requires protecting staff and student safety, respecting privacy, maintaining confidentiality, and following district policies. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the building principal.

Requirements

An associate degree in a related field.
Ability to operate equipment such as computers, copiers, and adding machines, and to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force and to walk or stand to a significant degree.
Communication, reading, writing, reasoning, numerical, coordination, and manual-dexterity abilities described in the job posting.
Ability to adapt to working under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
Ability to talk, hear, and communicate by telephone.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification.

Responsibilities

Assume all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher.
Teach all scheduled classes.
Prepare a written summary of work completed.
Follow the teacher’s written lesson plans.
Consult with the principal and/or staff to resolve questions or concerns.
Comply with building procedures and schedules, including taking precautions to ensure staff and student safety.
Communicate with the absent teacher.
Uphold all CPS School Comm. policies.
Develop and maintain a positive learning environment.
Work cooperatively with staff and caregivers.
Make effective use of available resources, including technology.
Respect personal privacy and maintain the confidentiality of privileged information.
Accept personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
Perform other specific job-related duties as directed by the building principal.