Dynamic Substitute Teacher: Lead Lessons on Short Notice

ServingSchools; Lyman (ME); On-site; USD 16,605 - 22,140; Full time

Job summary

RSU 57 Massabesic School District seeks a Bench Substitute Teacher for Lyman Elementary School to support instructional continuity when the regular teacher is absent. This role reports to Building Administration & Central Office staff and follows scheduled lessons and daily plans.

Qualifications include a preferred Bachelor's degree, ability and flexibility to work with young people, willingness to report on short notice, and strong communication with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability and flexibility in working with young people.
• Able to report to the school on short notice and teach regularly planned lessons.
• Ability to communicate and cooperate with students, community, and school personnel.

Responsibilities

• Report to the school at least 30 minutes before start and receive assignment.
• Review teacher plans and materials to follow daily instruction.
• Maintain classroom order and supervise all students.
• Take attendance promptly and report missing students.
• Leave a summary of the day's activities for staff.
• Notify the office of any injuries or illness and follow policies.
• Follow all school policies and procedures applicable to regular teachers.

Skills

Ability to work with young people

Flexible scheduling

Communication with students and staff

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Regional School Unit 57

Regional School Unit 57

Title: Bench Substitute Teacher - Lyman Elementary School

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Ability, interest, and flexibility in working with young people.
• Able to report to the school on short notice and teach regularly planned lessons.
• Ability to communicate and cooperate with students, community, and school personnel.
  
  

Reports to: Building Administration & Central Office Staff

Compensation: $160 per day

Job Goal

• To continue the educational programming at the highest possible level in the absence of the regular teacher/support staff. This position can be posted to any school instructional setting daily, wherever a need arises.
  
  

Performance Responsibilities

• Report to the school at least one-half hour before school opens or as early as possible after being notified.
• Report to the Building Administrator or School Administrative Assistant(s) to receive assignment, other duties, and substitute forms.
• Review and follow teacher's plans and materials.
• Maintain order in assigned classes and assist in supervising all students.
• Maintain student respect for school property, fellow students, and staff.
• Take attendance promptly in each class and report any student not accounted for to the office.
• Leave significant information summarizing the day's activities.
• Notify the office immediately of any injured or ill student.
• Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Check with the office before leaving; leave completed forms with the office staff.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

Terms of Employment: Salary, work year and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.

Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.