Substitute Teacher Pool SY 26-27
About The Position
The substitute teacher assumes the duties of the regularly assigned classroom teacher during their 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. This is a per diem, as-needed position with no guaranteed number of workdays. Assignments are posted and accepted through Frontline/Aesop. The daily rate is $125, increasing to $150 on Day 31 and $175 on Day 61; long-term substitute assignments are compensated at a higher rate. Substitute positions are not benefit-eligible. A bachelor's degree or higher and a valid or eligible Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Substitute Teacher Certificate are required. Pre-employment requirements include a national and state criminal background check (BCI) as required by Rhode Island law and completion of district onboarding and mandatory training before the first assignment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher.
- 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.
- Must complete a national and state criminal background check (BCI) as required by Rhode Island law.
- Must complete all district onboarding and mandatory training before the first assignment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with school-age children.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to the policies and related directives of the East Providence School Department.
- Report to the assigned building on time and check in at the main office at the start of each assignment.
- Review and follow lesson plans, seating charts, and instructions left by the classroom teacher, and deliver planned instruction for the full class period or day.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom consistent with school-wide expectations and building procedures.
- Take and record accurate attendance according to building practice.
- Supervise students in the classroom and in assigned duties such as hallway, cafeteria, recess, arrival, and dismissal coverage.
- Follow student health, safety, emergency, and evacuation procedures for the assigned building.
- Comply with student confidentiality requirements, including FERPA and IDEA, and maintain confidentiality regarding student records, IEPs, 504 plans, and behavior information.
- Implement accommodations and modifications identified in student IEPs and 504 plans as directed by building staff.
- Collect and secure student work, and leave written notes for the classroom teacher summarizing what was covered and any concerns.
- Immediately report any student injury, behavioral incident, or safety concern to the main office.
- Return all keys, materials, and district-issued items to the office at the end of the assignment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or designee.
