Daily Substitutes, SY 2023-2024
Salem Public Schools
$130-$150 per day based on the length of the school day
Salem Public Schools
Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public School educators are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement. We respect and value the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students and their families, and have a strong commitment to the Salem community. We seek individuals who are able to serve all of our students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. Salem Public Schools has a clear equity statement and core values that guide and drive our work as an anti-racist organization. Applicants who have experienced working in urban schools and have bilingual skills are strongly encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do:
As a daily substitute, you will perform related duties in the absence of the regular classroom teacher to provide continuity in the day-to-day responsibilities by implementing the teacher's prepared lesson plans.
Role Responsibilities:

• Provide instructions according to lesson plans as prepared by the classroom teacher or create lesson plans in absence of a prepared lesson.
• Uphold all District policies, rules and procedures to which all regular teachers are subject.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assist the teacher with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, lunchroom duty, recess, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times: in the classroom, school site and in the community.
• Ability to present material using a variety of approaches, techniques, and media aids to stimulate interest, enthusiasm, and curiosity about subjects and events.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Teacher/Principal.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Post-secondary education preferred
• Minimum of 1-year teaching experience and working in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies
• Bilingual, candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply
• Current authorization to work in the United States

Additional Information:
Daily Substitute employees are as needed, on-call, day-to-day basis and are not guaranteed work on a regular basis. There are no benefits associated with daily substitute employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.