Long Term Substitute- Grade 3 Teacher, West Bristol

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools seeks a Long Term Substitute- Elementary Grade 3 Teacher for West Bristol School. The role involves delivering planned instruction when the regular teacher is absent and maintaining classroom routines.

The substitute will prepare lessons, maintain student records, and support school objectives under the building principal and talent management leadership. This is a temporary, on-site position starting at the 26-27 school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (Associate degree or two years of college acceptable in some situations; teaching certification desirable).
• Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate desirable.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence; ability to present information to groups of administrators, staff, parents and the general public.
• Ability to use basic computer tools including email, word processing, databases and presentations.

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 records including tests, quizzes, grades and clerical work.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Oral communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Instruction planning

Education

Bachelor degree or associates accepted

Teaching certification desirable

Connecticut teaching certificate desirable

Tools

Word processing

Email

Databases

Presentations

Job description

Long Term Substitute- Grade 3 Teacher, West Bristol

• Position Type: Certified: Elementary Teacher/ Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3
• Location: West Bristol School
• Date Available: 26 - 27 SY

Bristol Public Schools has partnered with ESS to manage our substitute program. A leader in K-12 staffing, ESS will be responsible for the hiring, training, and placement of all daily and long-term substitute teachers and paraprofessional substitutes.

POSITION TITLE: LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE- ELEMENTARY GRADE 3 TEACHER- WEST BRISTOL SCHOOL

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL/CHIEF OF TALENT MANAGEMENT

SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.

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. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor 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 E-mail, 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for 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.

POSITION START

Anticipated for Start of 26 - 27 School Year through 1/4/2027 (Subject to Change)