What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long-term Substitute Teacher - Grade 1 position at Portsmouth School Department?
TITLE: Grade 1 Long-term Substitute Teacher needed from approximately Jan. 28, 2027 through the end of the 2026-2027 school year to fill a leave of absence. WORK YEAR: School YearREPORTS TO: Building Principal DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: N/A(SUMMARY) JOB DESCRIPTIONUnder direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student.
Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials in accordance with an approved curriculum to meet the needs of all students.
Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. EDUCATION TRAINING EXPERIENCE: Bachelors Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. CERTIFICATE / LICENSE REQUIRED: Certificate required by the Rhode Island State Department of Education.
Current Rhode Island Teacher Certificates in the appropriate subject area and level. Certification in Teacher of Elementary Grades K-6. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES: 1. Creates a rigorous classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.2.
Participates in and implements district and school-based professional development activities.3. Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction that incorporates appropriate modeling and provides students with opportunities to learn, observe, question and investigate in alignment with appropriate national, state and local standards.4. Instructs students individually and in a group using various teaching methods such as workshop model, stations, discussions and demonstrations.5. Differentiates instruction to meet students varying needs and interests.6.
Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.7. Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community.8. Monitors and assesses student progress using data and adjusts instruction accordingly.9. Makes recommendations about and adheres to appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments.10.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a positive learning environment in the classroom.11. Adheres to the Rhode Island Educator Code of Professional Responsibility.12. Works collaboratively with colleagues at the school and district level to improve teaching, learning and educational programming for students.13. Ability and willingness to work in teams and co-taught settings.14.
Is accessible to students and parents for academic support beyond the classroom when needed.15. Performs other duties as designated by the building principal.SKILLS REQUIRED1. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, test data, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents, and the general public.2. Ability to calculate figures and amounts.3. Ability to utilize current technology for communication, data analysis, and access to research and instruction.4. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.5. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
6. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school committee policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS1. Communicate and detect information at levels to be able to make presentations and exchange information in person and on the telephone 2.
Express oneself so others will be able to clearly understand 3. Constantly operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper 4. Detect, determine, perceive and identify documentation and reports, and to observe students 5. Able to meet multiple demands from several people and meet deadlines with severe time constraints 6.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, in both indoor and outdoor environments, and possible move and traverse in order to maintain a safe learning environment 7. Stamina to work irregular or extended hours to include a full day and then attending meetings or supervising evening events 8. Work at a desk, conference table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations 9. Position self to be able to retrieve items overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally10.
Move and transport moderately heavy objects WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in this environment may be loud, depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS: 1. Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Google Suite, Microsoft Office applications, e-mail, Web applications, and industry-specific technology.2.
Clear Criminal Records Check in accordance with RIGL 16-2-18TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 181 day school year (prorated from start date)
Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials in accordance with an approved curriculum to meet the needs of all students.
Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. EDUCATION TRAINING EXPERIENCE: Bachelors Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. CERTIFICATE / LICENSE REQUIRED: Certificate required by the Rhode Island State Department of Education.
Current Rhode Island Teacher Certificates in the appropriate subject area and level. Certification in Teacher of Elementary Grades K-6. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES: 1. Creates a rigorous classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.2.
Participates in and implements district and school-based professional development activities.3. Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction that incorporates appropriate modeling and provides students with opportunities to learn, observe, question and investigate in alignment with appropriate national, state and local standards.4. Instructs students individually and in a group using various teaching methods such as workshop model, stations, discussions and demonstrations.5. Differentiates instruction to meet students varying needs and interests.6.
Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.7. Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community.8. Monitors and assesses student progress using data and adjusts instruction accordingly.9. Makes recommendations about and adheres to appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments.10.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a positive learning environment in the classroom.11. Adheres to the Rhode Island Educator Code of Professional Responsibility.12. Works collaboratively with colleagues at the school and district level to improve teaching, learning and educational programming for students.13. Ability and willingness to work in teams and co-taught settings.14.
Is accessible to students and parents for academic support beyond the classroom when needed.15. Performs other duties as designated by the building principal.SKILLS REQUIRED1. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, test data, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents, and the general public.2. Ability to calculate figures and amounts.3. Ability to utilize current technology for communication, data analysis, and access to research and instruction.4. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.5. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
6. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school committee policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS1. Communicate and detect information at levels to be able to make presentations and exchange information in person and on the telephone 2.
Express oneself so others will be able to clearly understand 3. Constantly operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper 4. Detect, determine, perceive and identify documentation and reports, and to observe students 5. Able to meet multiple demands from several people and meet deadlines with severe time constraints 6.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, in both indoor and outdoor environments, and possible move and traverse in order to maintain a safe learning environment 7. Stamina to work irregular or extended hours to include a full day and then attending meetings or supervising evening events 8. Work at a desk, conference table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations 9. Position self to be able to retrieve items overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally10.
Move and transport moderately heavy objects WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in this environment may be loud, depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS: 1. Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Google Suite, Microsoft Office applications, e-mail, Web applications, and industry-specific technology.2.
Clear Criminal Records Check in accordance with RIGL 16-2-18TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 181 day school year (prorated from start date)
Salary : $50,082 - $73,010