SUBSTITUTE: TEACHER - CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

Greater Southern Tier BOCES; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 18,450 - 36,900; Part time

Job summary

Greater Southern Tier BOCES in Elmira, NY, is seeking Substitute Teachers to assist with students' academic and emotional needs. Candidates must hold a valid NYS Certification and be able to manage diverse classroom environments effectively.

The position involves collaboration with peers, adaptation of teaching strategies for individual needs, and the ability to work with students with behavioral management requirements. Applicants are encouraged to submit a detailed résumé and evidence of certification.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to assist students with various needs.
• Responsible for complying with state and federal regulations.
• Ability to adapt educational materials for individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with behavioral and physical needs.
• Administer standardized tests to assess student strengths.
• Plan and coordinate classroom aide's time.

Skills

Teamwork

Differentiated instruction

Behavior modification plans

Classroom management

Project based learning

Communication with parents and staff

Education

Valid NYS Certification

High school diploma or GED (if no college education)

Job description

Applications

Applications are continuously being accepted for this position and may be used to fill vacancies as they occur within GST BOCES Region.

Substitute Teachers

Hours per day will depend on location.

Students may have behavioral management needs and/or physical handicapping. The Substitute Teacher must be physically able and willing to meet the academic, emotional and physical needs of all students within the classroom, which may consist of the following:

• Able to work as a team with other educational peers.
• Has demonstrated the ability to develop differentiated instruction to meet the needs of individual students, which utilizes multiple teaching strategies, methodologies, and best teaching practices.
• Able to establish consistent, individualized behavior modification plans and effective classroom management that addresses behaviors in a proactive and instructive manner.
• Demonstrated the ability to work with various disabilities in a single environment.
• Has demonstrated the ability to provide project based learning and/or inquiry based learning and demonstrated a desire to maintain fidelity to the practice.
• Responsible for complying with state and federal regulations
• Responsible for aligning unit plans/lessons with the NYS standards
• Promote positive and cooperative working relationships
• Administer standardized tests to assess the strength and skills of the student
• Draft appropriate annual goals and short term objectives to present at the annual CSE meeting
• Evaluate and re-evaluate short-term objectives on a regular basis throughout the school year
• Keep anecdotal records on student behaviors or events which may be needed for local CSE decision-making
• Adapts and provides educational materials and activities to meet the individual needs of students
• Collaborates with all related service and support personnel to provide an integrated program that addresses students’
• Individual academic, behavioral and emotional development
• Keep abreast of changes and developments in the field by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications
• Consult regularly with parents, teachers, home school counselors and all others involved with the education of the student
• Plan and coordinate classroom aide(s) time and evaluate performance(s)
• Follows the schedule and building procedures of the building of assignment
• Carry out all other duties as assigned

NOTE: Students may have behavioral management needs and/or social and emotional needs. The teacher must be physically able and willing to meet the academic, emotional and physical needs of all students within the classroom. Which may consist of the following: heavy lifting (50 lbs or more), physical interventions, feeding, assisting with toileting, diapering, physical restraints, escorting, behavior management plans, getting up and down from the floor and walking with the students. TCI is required for all Special Education Teaching positions.

Application Process

Please complete your file by submitting the following information:

• Employment application
• Letter of interest
• Detailed résumé
• Evidence of NYS certification, license or Registration Certificate (if applicable)
• College undergraduate and graduate transcripts conferring degree
• If no college education, furnish a copy of high school diploma or GED
• One to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than 1 yr. old)

EEO Statement

The Greater Southern Tier BOCES does not discriminate in employment or in the education programs and activities which it operates on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, race, color, national origin or disability in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and New York State Human Rights Law.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid NYS Certification in appropriate area