Building Substitute Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY

Building Substitute Teachers provide support by executing academic and social instruction in accordance with the designated education curriculum. Building Substitute Teachers are responsible for ensuring student achievement and learning by delivering appropriate and effective instruction to all assigned students and by providing students with the support and guidance they need to succeed. Building Substitute Teachers must strive for excellence in all facets of instruction and student learning, adjusting instruction to the needs of individual students, including those with IEPs. They must work collaboratively and coordinate instruction and assessment with other staff members. Regular and predictable attendance are essential functions of this position.

GRADE LEVELS/SUBJECT AREAS: K THROUGH 8TH GRADE, ALL SUBJECTS

SCHEDULE:  MONDAY through FRIDAY, 7:15 am to 3:00 pm, Long-Term Substitute Teacher

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implement and teach lesson plans and instructions as directed by the absent teacher or create lesson plans in the absence of a prepared lesson
• Provide instruction and engage students in large group settings, small group settings, and one-on-one, using a multitude of instructional strategies
• Maintain a safe, positive, disciplined, and respectful culture in the classroom
• Supervise students outside of the classroom during lunch, recess, or in hallways
• Report any student injuries, illness, and serious discipline problems to school administration
• Communicate and uphold school rules, values, and expectations in a clear and consistent manner, in and out of the classroom
• Consult with Special Education Teachers to modify lessons and create accommodations for special education students
• Attend Special Education/IEP meetings as needed
• Attend professional development activities
• Ensure regular and predictable attendance on a daily basis
• Perform all extra duties for the absent teacher as required by the principal
• Ensuring regular and predictable attendance on a daily basis
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Current PA Teaching Certification preferred
• Classroom teaching experience; ability to deliver engaging lessons
• Commitment to urban education and a belief that all students should be held to high academic standards
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, teamwork and leadership skills
• High physical and emotional energy
• Strong technology skills
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to “wear many hats”
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions of a Building Substitute Teacher include:

• Very high levels of social interaction, with daily and consistent work with children, parents, and other teachers.
• Communicating with people face-to-face on a daily basis, as well as communication through phone, e-mail, letters, and memos.
• Responsibility for the health and safety of the children in their school.
• Working as part of a team of educators.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Building Substitute Teachers are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.