Substitute Teacher

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support student learning in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher, following district policies and procedures.

In this role you will manage classrooms, implement provided lesson plans, use multimedia tools, monitor behavior, and collaborate with other staff to ensure a safe, productive learning environment. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available, with daily pay rates posted.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 30 college credits.
• Bachelor's degree in special education or related service field required for Special Education pay rate.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective classroom management and instruction following lesson plans.
• Utilize multimedia and technology to enhance learning.
• Collaborate with professionals to implement instruction.
• Maintain a safe, healthy instructional environment.
• Maintain accurate records and submit reports.
• Enforce district policies on student conduct.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional delivery

Collaboration

Record-keeping

Behavior management

Education

30 college credits

Bachelor's degree in special education or related field

Job description

The Teacher - Substitute, will facilitate student learning in accordance with City Schools' policies and procedures in the absence of the teacher for short and/or long time periods.

Essential Functions

• Provides effective classroom/student management, clear instruction and implements lesson plans provided. May be required to develop lesson plans and assess student achievement in long term assignments.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Collaborates with other professionals to implement instruction and related activities.
• Ensures the classroom and/or instructional environment is healthy, safe, and conducive to learning.
• Maintains accurate records and submits timely reports.
• Enforces City Schools' regulations and policies concerning student conduct and discipline. Monitors student behavior in non-instructional areas as assigned or required and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior as appropriate.
• Reports all accidents, injuries, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority.
• Travels with students on field trips as needed.
• Moves students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices as required.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

Desired Qualifications

• A minimum of 30 college credits.
• Special Education pay rate requires a Bachelor's degree in special education or a related service field.
• Experience working with children in a group or classroom setting preferred.
• Familiarity with special education terms and laws.
• Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of working with children with special needs and/or developmental needs.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of teaching.
• Ability to form positive relationships with students, parents, aides and other staff members.
• Ability to accept instruction from the Office of Human Capital and/or site administration staff.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to respond appropriately to children's developmental levels, to support each child's self-respect, to establish clear limits for behavior and provide consistency in the student's instruction.

Full time or Part time Part time

Updated Substitute Pay Rate - Effective 9/6/22

Level Of Qualifications

Short-Term Daily Rate

Long-Term Daily Rate (10 consecutive days with one school)

30 college credits or more (without a bachelor's degree)

$115 $125

Bachelor's degree or above

$160

$185

Special Education Degree

$190

$190

Notice of Nondiscrimination
Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).