Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional

Contoocook Valley School District (SAU No. 1); Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 18,450 - 27,675; Part time

Job summary

Contoocook Valley School District (SAU No. 1) seeks a dedicated substitute teacher to assist students in their learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. Responsibilities include maintaining classroom order, implementing lesson plans, and ensuring a conducive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have teaching experience preferable, a high school diploma or GED, and appropriate certification for long-term assignments. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and able to work well with both children and adults.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Appropriate certification or permissions for long-term substitute assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in learning required subject matter and skills.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Implement prescribed lesson plans.

Skills

Ability to work well with children

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the regular classroom teacher to help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.
• Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
• Maintains a neat and orderly classroom.
• Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
• Insures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
• May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.
• Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
• Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
• Knows school procedures and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as directed by principalThis notice should not be construed to imply that this is the exclusive list of job functions associated with this position

Qualifications

Teaching experience preferred, ability to work well with children and adults, high school diploma or GED required, at least 21 years of age and appropriate certificaiton or permissions for long-term sub assignments.

Working Conditions

as defined by designated classroom environments

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