Building Substitute Teacher - SSS

Bristol Public Schools; Somerset (MA); On-site; USD 19,045 - 24,990; Part time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools is seeking a Building Substitute Teacher to perform regular class plans and assigned duties when the teacher is absent. Responsibilities include maintaining records, preparing lesson plans, and providing student assistance. A Bachelor’s degree is required, along with a valid teaching certificate preferred. This position offers a salary of $119.34 per day, in a moderate to loud work environment both indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare lesson plans when not available.
• Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications essential.

Responsibilities

• Instruct class when the teacher is absent.
• Maintain appropriate records of student progress.
• Provide assistance to students needing special help.

Skills

Instructional planning

Student engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching certification

Job description

Position Title

Building Substitute Teacher

Reports To

Building Principal / Chief of Talent Management

Summary

Perform regular class plans and assigned duties when teacher is absent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume all responsibilities for instructing class when a teacher is absent.
• Perform all other non‑instructional duties for absent teacher.
• Prepare lesson plans when such are not available.
• Maintain appropriate records including checking tests and quizzes, recording grades, and all appropriate clerical work.
• Provide assistance for students who need special assistance.
• Provide individualized and small‑group assistance.
• Provide feedback to regular teacher.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises classroom and students (volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate). Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (Associate degree or two years of college acceptable in some situations). Teaching certification desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate desirable.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write memos, reports, and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Computer Skills

Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use computer for email, word processing, accounting, databases, and presentations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional program. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, or hear; sometimes must walk and sit. Occasionally may push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment

The 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 the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Salary

$119.34/day