Permanent Substitute

SAU 16; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 89,280 - 133,920; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a daily substitute teacher to support a variety of instructional needs at Exeter High School. The role includes assisting students in reading, mathematics, and language arts, as well as managing classroom behavior and participation in the IEP process for students with special needs. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills. Previous experience with special needs children is desirable.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
• Successful completion of required coursework or passing examination.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce various subjects.
• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Assist in record-keeping and behavioral management.
• Accompany students on field trips.

Skills

Effective writing and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals

Ability to establish supportive relationships with students with special needs

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to carry out written or oral instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College-level coursework or examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act

Tools

Personal computers

Standard office equipment

Job description

Position Purpose

This is a daily position. The candidate might be responsible for subbing for a homeroom class, subbing for a paraprofessional, and/or other supervisory duties such as arrival, lunch, study hall, and dismissal. Coverage will take place at Exeter High School.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non‑instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies, and distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in the IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff, or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college‑level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

FLSA Status

Non‑exempt