Middle School Substitute Teacher

Erie 1 BOCES

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 35,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Erie 1 BOCES is seeking a Building Substitute to supervise and instruct students in the absence of a teacher. This role provides additional classroom management support while the teacher delivers instruction.

The position involves supervising students, supporting instructional time, and communicating with students and staff to promote learning and development in a diverse school community.

Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
NYS Teaching Certification preferred.
Experience in classroom teaching preferred.
Evidence of strong communication, problem-solving, and human relations skills.
Ability to work with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators from a diverse community.

Responsibilities

Supervision and instruction of students in the absence of their classroom teacher.
Classroom management support while the teacher instructs.
Assist the classroom teacher to promote maximum student intellectual and physical development.
Assist the teacher during instructional time to facilitate student learning.
Communicate frequently with learners regarding their academic and social learning.
Provide assistance for instructional services to guide and direct student academic and social development.
Assist in the monitoring of student progress.
Communicate with the classroom teacher relative to the academic, physical, and social developments of students.
Participate in all staff and department meetings as assigned.
Participate in professional development opportunities as assigned.
Supervise students upon their arrival in the morning and dismissal in the afternoon.
Fulfill non-instructional duties as assigned by the Supervisors.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Diversity collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

NYS Teaching Certification preferred

Job description

Building Substitute (Substitute Superhero)

Reports to

Principal

Status

Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor's degree
Master's degree in related content area preferred
NYS Teaching Certification preferred
Experience in classroom teaching preferred
Evidence of strong communication, problem-solving, and human relations skills
Ability to effectively work with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators from a diverse community

Terms of Employment

Starting Salary: $32,000
Annual Raise: Negotiable
Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits
Contract Term: 10 months

Position Description

The purpose of the Building Substitute is to supervise and instruct students in the absence of a teacher. The Building Substitute is responsible for providing additional classroom management support while the teacher instructs the students.

Rewarding Experience

Ensuring continuity of student learning and maintaining classroom order in the absence of the regular teacher.

Primary Functions

Supervision and instruction of students in the absence of their classroom teacher
Classroom management support

Supervisory Functions

None

Duties And Responsibilities

Provide supervision for students in the absence of their classroom teacher
Assist the classroom teacher to promote maximum student intellectual and physical development
Assist the teacher during instructional time to facilitate student learning
Communicate frequently with learners regarding their academic and social learning
Provide assistance for instructional services to guide and direct student academic and social development
Assist in the monitoring of student progress
Communicate with the classroom teacher relative to the academic, physical, and social developments of students
Participate in all staff and department meetings as assigned
Participate in professional development opportunities as assigned
Supervise students upon their arrival in the morning and dismissal in the afternoon
Fulfill non-instructional duties as assigned by the Supervisors

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Effective problem-solving abilities
Strong organizational skills
Ability to manage classroom behavior
Ability to follow written and oral instructions appropriately and effectively

Other Job-Related Requirements

Maintain control in stressful situations
Work effectively with students, parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators from a diverse community
Manage time effectively with frequent interruptions

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