Long Term Substitute- Special Education Teacher, CHMS

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LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE – SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (NEEDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, END OF ASSIGNMENT TBD)

BUILDING PRINCIPAL/CHIEF OF TALENT MANAGEMENT

Perform regular class plans and assigned duties when teacher is absent.

• Assume all responsibilities for instructing class when a teacher is absent.
• Perform all other non-instructional duties for absent teacher.
• Prepare lesson plans when such are not available.
• Maintain appropriate records including checking tests and quizzes, recording grades and all appropriate clerical work.

Supervises classroom and students (volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate). Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor Degree (Associate degree or two years of college acceptable in some situations. Teaching certification desirable.)

Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate desirable.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents and the general public.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use computer for e‑mail, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional program. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers.

The physical demands described 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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.

The employee may occasionally push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well‑being or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

8:00 AM TO 3:00 PM