Substitute; Floater

Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools are seeking highly dependable, adaptable, and student-centered individuals to serve as Permanent Substitutes (Floaters).

This position plays an essential role in maintaining continuity of instruction, student support, and daily school operations by providing consistent and reliable coverage during staff absences.

Permanent Substitutes are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to attendance, punctuality, professional communication, and accountability. The District relies on employees in this role to report to work as scheduled, fulfill assigned responsibilities, and communicate proactively regarding any circumstances that may affect their availability or ability to complete an assignment.

Unlike per-diem substitutes who select individual assignments based on availability, Permanent Substitutes are regularly scheduled employees who are expected to accept and fulfill assignments made by school or District administration as part of their established work schedule.

Assignments may include coverage for classroom teachers, para educators, and clerical staff, as appropriate, within a designated school or across multiple schools at the elementary and secondary levels.

The successful candidate must be flexible, responsive to changing operational needs, and committed to providing consistent support to students and school personnel.

• Provide dependable substitute coverage for teachers, para educators, and clerical staff as assigned by school or District administration.
• Implement established lesson plans, classroom routines, and instructional activities.
• Maintain a safe, positive, respectful, and structured learning environment.
• Support students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Follow established school schedules, procedures, and supervisory expectations.
• Adapt to different grade levels, classrooms, student populations, and school locations.
• Assist with basic clerical responsibilities, including answering phones, greeting visitors, attendance support, and data entry, when assigned.

• Maintain consistent and dependable attendance and report to assigned work locations on time and prepared to perform assigned duties.
• Fulfill assigned coverage responsibilities for the scheduled duration unless a change is authorized by the appropriate administrator.
• Honor accepted or confirmed assignments and avoid cancellations or changes that could unnecessarily disrupt student services or school operations.
• Notify the appropriate administrator promptly if an illness, emergency, or other unforeseen circumstance may prevent attendance or completion of an assignment.
• Follow established District procedures for reporting absences, requesting leave, and communicating schedule changes.
• Remain available and responsive to reassignment during scheduled work hours as operational needs change.
• Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, initiative, and accountability in carrying out daily responsibilities.
• Recognize that unexpected absences, late cancellations, and failure to fulfill assignments can place additional responsibilities on other employees and disrupt essential student services.

• Maintain timely, clear, respectful, and professional communication with school administrators, supervisors, teachers, and support staff.
• Acknowledge and respond promptly to assignment notifications, schedule changes, and administrative instructions.
• Seek clarification when assignment expectations, reporting locations, or responsibilities are unclear.
• Communicate any concerns affecting an assignment as early as possible to allow administrators to coordinate appropriate coverage.
• Establish positive and collaborative working relationships with students, families, and school personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, family, and employee information in accordance with District policies and applicable laws.
• Complete all required District onboarding, orientation, and compliance training.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the position's classification and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• Associate's degree or completion of at least two years of college coursework.
• Demonstrated dependability, punctuality, accountability,…