We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATIONThe Building Based Substitute Teacher will work to enable each student to pursue their education by providing instruction and appropriately managing the classroom environment in the absence of the assigned classroom teacher. We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDSDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES•Provides students with a positive learning environment to support their intellectual, social, and emotional growth and development •Delivers instruction and implements lesson plans in line with District’s goals to ensure success for all students •Supervise students in school related settings•Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.•Supports students in whole class, small group and individual settings using various teaching methods•Adapts instruction delivery to best meet the needs of all students•Communicates with students, staff, and families•Follows and supports all District and school policies, rules, and procedures.•Meets with the appropriate Administrator and becomes orientated to school policies and procedures such as attendance, discipline, schedules, emergency evacuation and incident response. •Supervises students to ensure their safety and welfare. •Reports any student related injury, accident, illness, discipline problem Administration immediately or as soon as is reasonably. •Reports in writing on the day's activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.•Participates in all District provided Professional Development•Maintains the confidentiality of the position including all student and school personnel information.•Other related duties as assigned by the building administrator.EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE •Minimum of 60 college credits required, Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college preferred.•Experience working with children.•Strong knowledge of technology including but not limited to MS Office, Video Conferencing, Teams, Google, Shared platforms, and education specific software.•Promotes an environment of cultural competency through the building of positive relationships with all stakeholders.•Massachusetts Teaching Certificate preferred.•Those pursuing a career in education preferred.•Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.•Maintains appropriate dress and a professional appearance.•Candidates that are DESE license certified will receive an additional daily rate differential based on school assignment TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT•RATE OF PAY: Per Diem Rate based on assigned school•BENEFITS: Paid School Year Holidays, 2 Sick Days per School Year, All District sponsored benefits such as Medical Insurance•PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing) Frequent moving about classroom, bending, squatting, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 40 pounds•SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS May need to assist students with personal care such as feeding, diapering.•REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNEEThis description may change at any time