What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Coordinator position at Thornton Academy?
JOB DESCRIPTION: Substitute Coordinator
Accountability
The Substitute Coordinator reports to the Assistant Head for Faculty & Academic Affairs
Nature of the Position
The individual in this 180-day position coordinates all sub-coverage (planned and during acute needs), as well as training, and provides daily substitute coverage as needed throughout the Upper and Middle Schools.
Job Requirements
General computer proficiency, plus demonstrated ability to master new related skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Patience and adaptability in unexpected situations
Ability to work as a supportive and effective member of a team
Maintain a professional attitude in all manner of conduct with students, faculty, staff, and administration
Communicate well with other personnel and faculty, sharing any issues of concern with the administration in a timely fashion
Respond calmly and with good judgment in the rare event of a school emergency
Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information
Capable and confident in managing changing priorities within a large system
Performance Responsibilities
Tasks for this position include but are not limited to:
Receiving requests for and coordinating a daily schedule for planned absences and acute staffing needs for faculty and ed techs at the upper and middle school; including early morning email/phone communication and monitoring Frontline
Providing daily confidential staff lists to designated administrators and staff with employee absences
Utilizing software and digital platforms to access and post information appropriately, as well as utilizing Google Suite tools and Frontline substitute management software
Greeting and directing substitutes to their classroom(s) and coordinating daily assignment needs and/or connecting to the TAMS Main Office
Coordinating the movement of students (classes) to alternate locations on campus due to a staff change and/or providing substitute coverage
Connecting with substitutes at the end of the school day to collect attendance, materials, badges, etc., and receive relevant reports; deliver reports to the appropriate office(s)
Requesting and managing substitute plans (in coordination with administration) from all faculty members and ed techs at the start of each semester, and when staff member changes occur
Working with the administration to update the Substitute Gold Book annually
Working with the Human Resources office to support training for substitutes and onboarding processes
Handling requests for information, responding to routine inquiries
Using and maintaining the primary student database (PowerSchool)
Using and maintaining electronic and hard copy filing systems
Utilizing schoolwide information systems, including email and intercom
Assist with administrative and organizational tasks to support school operations as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum of two years of college completed (bachelor’s degree preferred)
Prior teaching and/or substitute experience helpful
Proof of active criminal history records check (CHRC) certificate
Work Schedule
Hours: 7:00 to 3:00 (37.5 hours weekly), Monday through Friday (some flexibility with early morning remote hours)
Schedule: School year (August/September through June)
Required Application Process
All those interested in applying must submit:
School application form (available for download at www.thorntonacademy.org)
Letter of interest
Transcript of any college coursework
List of three references with contact information
All materials should be submitted electronically to lisa.estabrook@thorntonacademy.org.
If electronic submission is not possible, materials may be mailed or delivered to:
Lisa Estabrook Thornton Academy 438 Main Street Saco, ME 04072
The Thornton Academy Board of Trustees has adopted a non-discrimination policy. Thornton Academy considers all applicants without regard to race, age, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital, veteran, or any other legally protected status.