Substitute Teachers Needed (on-call/day-to-day)

Portsmouth School Department; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Portsmouth School Department in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is seeking substitute teachers for grades Pre K-12 on a day-to-day, on-call basis. Starting immediately, substitutes cover classes, implement lesson plans, supervise students, and maintain an orderly environment across the district’s four schools.

Eligibility includes a valid teaching certificate or a Bachelor's Degree (or an Associate's Degree with progress toward a four-year degree) and a current resume with three references.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate or Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's Degree with progress toward a four-year degree.
• Current Resume with three contact references (reference letters uploaded to SchoolSpring application).

Responsibilities

• Cover classes and provide instruction and supervision when regular teacher is absent.
• Implement lesson plans left by the teacher and follow available schedules.
• Arrive on time and maintain an orderly classroom environment across assignments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Two years college

Job description

Substitute Teachers Needed (on-call/day-to-day)

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Portsmouth School Department is seeking substitute teachers for grades Pre K-12. Portsmouth School District has one (1) high school, one (1) middle school, and two (2) elementary schools.

Substitute teachers are an important part of the PSD educational team, covering classes and providing instruction and supervision for students when their regular teacher is absent. As a substitute teacher, you are responsible for implementing lesson plans left by the teacher, reliably arriving on time to supervise and instruct the classes you are signed up to cover, following available lesson plans, attending to routine classroom tasks and established schedules, maintaining an orderly classroom environment conducive to student learning, and performing other duties as assigned. Substitute teaching can be an ideal employment situation for those who enjoy working with children and adults in an educational setting and seek flexibility in work schedule and assignments.

Substitute teachers must possess excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills; be professional in demeanor and appearance; be punctual, reliable, organized, and flexible; and be capable and interested in working in a variety of assignments and at different school locations on a regular basis.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Valid teaching certificate or Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree from accredited institution or a minimum of two years college completion on track to a four year degree (official transcripts should be uploaded to this application or delivered in person)
• Current Resume with three contact references (reference letters uploaded to SchoolSpring application).

For more information, including current rates, interested candidates are encouraged to visit PSD Substitute page at: https://www.portsmouthschoolsri.org/page/sub

Terms of Employment: Day-to-day intermittent basis.

*Please see additional requirements within this job posting.

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type:

Part-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Classroom Teacher > Math: General

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Welcome to Portsmouth School Department

Our mission is to create a comprehensive teaching and learning environment which provides opportunities to students to become, to their fullest potential, responsible citizens, self-directed individuals, and life-long learners.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Portsmouth School Department provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any person who believes they may need reasonable accommodations should contact the Director of Human Resources.

About Portsmouth School Department

The Portsmouth School Department (PSD) comprises four (4) schools that serve approximately 2200 students and an administration building. Portsmouth High School is a comprehensive 9-12 high school, Portsmouth Middle School 5-8, Hathaway Elementary School K-4 and Melville Elementary School PreK-4. PSD employs approximately 340 staff members including teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses, and support staff including clerks, maintenance, custodians and paraprofessionals.

About the Town of Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a scenic town in Newport County, Rhode Island and is the second-oldest municipality in Rhode Island, after Providence. Portsmouth boasts a total area of 59.3 square miles, of which 23.2 square miles is land, including 4,000 acres of farmland and 36.1 square miles is water and 56 miles of coastline. Most of its land area lies on Aquidneck Island, which it shares with Middletown and Newport. In addition, Portsmouth encompasses some smaller islands, including Prudence Island, Patience Island, Hope Island and Hog Island. With a population of 17,349 (2010 U.S. Census), the town has one of the most progressive farm preservation programs in New England. The local economy thrives on its boating industry including its five (5) marinas.Portsmouth is centrally located on the eastern seaboard between the major metropolitan areas of New York and Boston. Situated close to interstate highways, I-95, I-195, and 24, Portsmouth remains easily accessible to the rest of the northeast. Portsmouth is located 4 miles north of historic Newport, 22 miles east of Providence, 10 miles south of Fall River, 65 miles west of Cape Cod, 70 miles south of Boston, and 210 miles east of New York City.

Job Requirements

• A current National background check is required in order to begin substitute teaching. Check with the RI Office of the Attorney General at [phone] your local RI police department for hours. You will be fingerprinted and a search of statewide criminal history will be initiated. Fingerprints will then be forwarded for a national criminal history check. Day-to-day Substitutes are at-will educational employees subject to RIGL § 28-44-68. Benefit payments for services with nonprofit organizations and educational institutions and governmental entities. Approved candidates must attend a one-time mandatory substitute orientation meeting within one month of employment (information will be provided).
• Bachelor degree preferred.

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