26-27 School Building Substitute

Position Summary

A building substitute teacher is a consistent school-based professional who reports to the same building daily to cover for absent teachers maintain classroom management and ensure student safety. Key duties include implementing lesson plans fostering a positive learning environment supporting various grade levels and performing additional duties like covering lunch prep periods or supporting staff.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position

• Foster a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies;
• Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health welfare and safety of all students;
• Maintain classroom control and take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities;
• Report to office upon arrival and departure at school;
• Review lesson plans materials and/or instructions left by absent teacher;
• Report student injuries accidents illnesses or discipline problems to the school principal immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible;
• Implement lesson plans while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate;
• Organize students for effective instruction;
• Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the building;
• Comply with and support school and division regulations and policies;
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
• Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs other duties consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge Abilities & Skills

• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age
• Education:Generally requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience:Prior experience working with school-aged children is typically required.
• Skills:Excellent communication classroom management and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the positions essential functions.

• Mobility:Frequent walking standing and navigating stairs.
• Lifting/Strength:Ability to lift push pull or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g. books supplies equipment).
• Physical Dexterity:Bending crouching kneeling stooping and reaching to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks:Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

Reporting Relationships

• Position Reports to:TheSchool Building Principal

Terms of Employment

• Employment Status:Full Time
• Work Year:183 days Monday-Friday (school year calendar)
• Work Hours:7:45am-2:45pm
• FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
• Benefits:Eligible and in accordance with the SPS Non-Union Benefits Package

Pre-Employment Requirements

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance

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The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race color age religion disability pregnancy home status marital/civil union status sex/gender gender identity sexual orientation citizenship status place of birth national origin ancestry cultural identity genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.