Long-Term Substitute

Berkshirejobs; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshirejobs in North Adams, MA is seeking a long-term substitute teacher to support high-school students, deliver lesson content, supervise classes, and promote a safe, orderly learning environment.

The ideal candidate has prior high-school teaching experience, understands Massachusetts curriculum frameworks, can adapt to a changing educational setting, and can work with students on IEPs or 504 plans if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-school aged students is required.
• Knowledge of formal and informal student assessment techniques.
• Ability to adapt and respond to a varied schedule on short notice.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks.
• Knowledge of IEPs/504 accommodations and related accommodations.
• Must possess a valid State driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons according to teacher provided plans.
• Supervise and manage students in the classroom.
• Ensure tasks assigned by instructors are completed by the students.
• Provide dependable coverage as assigned daily by administration.
• Utilize standards-based teaching and assessment methods as directed by instructors.
• Create a safe classroom environment conducive to student learning.
• Ability to transport students in school vehicle(s).
• Assume the obligations ordinarily associated with the teaching profession.

Skills

Instructional practices

Learning styles

Assessment techniques

Adaptability

Massachusetts frameworks

IEP/504 accommodations

Driver's license

Job description

Letters of application are being accepted for the position of long-term substitute. All applicants should have prior experience working with high-school aged students. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Applicants must be flexible and able to respond to a changing educational environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of instructional practices and individual learning styles.


• Knowledge of formal and informal student assessment techniques.


• Ability to adapt and respond to a varied schedule on short notice.


• Knowledge of the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks.


• Knowledge of skills and techniques for successfully working with students on Individual Education Plans (IEPs), 504 Accommodation Plans and making related accommodations.


• Must possess a valid State driver’s license.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver lessons according to teacher provided plans.


• Supervise and manage students in the classroom.


• Ensure tasks assigned by instructors are completed by the students.


• Provide dependable, responsible, coverage as assigned daily by administration.


• Utilize standards-based teaching and assessment methods as directed by instructors.


• Create a safe classroom environment conducive to student learning.


• Ability to transport students in school vehicle(s).


• Assume the obligations ordinarily associated with the teaching profession.