Elementary School Substitute Teacher

Buffalo/Rochester Academy of Science Charter School

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- Substitute - non-competitive

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• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree in related content area preferred
• NYS Teaching Certification preferred
• Experience in classroom teaching preferred
• Evidence of strong communication, problem-solving, and human relations skills
• Ability to effectively work with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators from a diverse community

• Contract Term: 10 months

The purpose of the Building Substitute is to supervise and instruct students in the absence of a teacher. The Building Substitute is responsible for providing additional classroom management support while the teacher instructs the students.

Ensuring continuity of student learning and maintaining classroom order in the absence of the regular teacher.

• Supervision and instruction of students in the absence of their classroom teacher
• Classroom management support

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• Provide supervision for students in the absence of their classroom teacher
• Assist the classroom teacher to promote maximum student intellectual and physical development
• Assist the teacher during instructional time to facilitate student learning
• Communicate frequently with learners regarding their academic and social learning
• Provide assistance for instructional services to guide and direct student academic and social development
• Assist in the monitoring of student progress
• Communicate with the classroom teacher relative to the academic, physical, and social developments of students
• Participate in all staff and department meetings as assigned
• Participate in professional development opportunities as assigned
• Supervise students upon their arrival in the morning and dismissal in the afternoon
• Fulfill non-instructional duties as assigned by the Supervisors

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions appropriately and effectively

• Maintain control in stressful situations
• Work effectively with students, parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators from a diverse community
• Manage time effectively with frequent interruptions

• Ensures the continuity of student learning during teacher absences
• Supports the educational mission by providing effective classroom management
• Enhances student development by facilitating a positive learning environment

Itinerant Location 545 Humboldt, Rochester