BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE: Building Substitute (One Year Only)

LOCATION: DIPIETRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: THREE (3)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The building substitute position will be a one year only position for the 2024-2025 school year.
The building substitute will be directed to the open positions where coverage is needed as they arrive at the building each day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Substitute teachers assume the responsibility for instructing classes when a teacher is absent.
2. Maintain appropriate records including attendance.
3. Fulfill necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for a teacher who is absent.
4. Implement substitute lesson plans for absent teachers based on the lesson plans outlined by the full-time teacher or at times may be required to create lesson plans that meet the learning objective of the class.
5. Review homework and classwork and be able to correct student errors and/or provide feedback.
6. Maintain proper classroom management.
7. Provide guidance to students where applicable.
8. Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
9. Oversee pupil behavior in class and surrounding areas and maintain normal classroom routines and discipline within the classroom.
10. Maintain appropriate boundaries with students, staff, and parents.
11. Adheres to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.
12. Foster a positive relationship with students and staff.
13. Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

SKILLS/ABILITY:

1. Must be a person of professional and personal integrity.
2. A high degree of patience and tact in dealing with the general public, parents, teachers, administrators, prospective teachers and other personnel.
3. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/or DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2. Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, preferred.
3. Massachusetts DESE teacher license, preferred.

SALARY: $110/day

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

You are required to be physically capable of escorting students from the building in case of a practice drill or emergency situation in a safe and timely fashion.

Must be able to move about the classroom and have the ability to bend, sit or stand frequently.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Assistant Principal

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Students

OUR MISSION:

The Bellingham Public School District’s enrollment is approximately 1,930 students and an organizational staff of 400 employees. The district is split into the following building grade levels:

DiPietro Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3), Stall Brook Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3) Bellingham Memorial School (grades 4-7) and Bellingham High School (grades 8-12), and Keough Memorial Academy (grades 7-12) is our therapeutic day school for students with special needs.

Our core mission is to foster an environment in which students and staff have opportunities to reach their full potential. The Bellingham School District is committed to providing a challenging and academically motivating education where all students, staff and families accept responsibility for education within their schools. 

The School Committee and the Administrative Team support the District Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan. Our goal is to always reach for our vision: The Bellingham Public Schools, in collaboration with students, their families, and the community, will provide a safe learning environment, where the unique strengths of every learner are enhanced and celebrated. We will work together to build a shared sense of pride in the Bellingham Public Schools by amplifying academic excellence, increasing communication, cultivating a positive climate, improving social and emotional well-being, and enhancing technology use and implementation.