Substitute; Guest - Year-Round

Guest Teacher Position

Substitutes/Guest Teachers play a critical role each day in the education of our students. Whether replacing teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, or nurses, guest teachers provide for continuity in instruction, supervision, organization, and health of our students.

Essential functions and responsibilities include reporting to the main office on time, reviewing plans or directions, and preparing for the lessons/protocols of the day. Familiarize yourself with the building and staff who are available to you throughout the day. Uphold all district policies, rules, and procedures to which regular staff members are subject. Maintain as fully possible the established routines and procedures (including classroom management techniques) for the school and classroom to which assigned.

Teach the lessons outlined in the substitute plans as prepared by the absent teacher. Follow the directions and protocols of the absent staff member. Maximize the probability of success by clearly communicating behavioral and academic expectations, adapting for individual learner needs, actively involving students in learning, and providing a risk-free, safe environment.

Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and throughout the building during supervisory periods. Maintain professional standards. Provide direction to students in case of emergency situations. Follow directions given by the absent staff member to conclude your day (process work, tidy room, etc.). Check into the main office during planning periods to assume additional responsibilities if needed. Provide feedback to the absent staff member using the form provided (for teachers).

Include comments on the behavior of students, lessons completed, possible changes made in the plans and rationale. Provide feedback to the principal using the form provided. Check out at the main office at the end of your day. If accepting a long-term teaching assignment, you are expected to assume all duties and responsibilities of a full-time teacher (notably: lesson planning, parent communication, report cards, etc.)

and to be present on all teacher work days including parent-teacher conferences (evenings) and institute days, unless alternative arrangements are made with the building principal.

Other skills and abilities include the ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to the 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; skilled in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Ability to follow directions provided by an absent staff member.

Compensation:
Guests are paid on a daily basis with paychecks issued twice a month. The rates of pay are set forth below:

• Daily Guest Teacher - All Positions (Teacher, Paraprofessional, Secretary Rates)
• Daily Guest Teacher Role Rate
• Daily Guest Teaching
  - Full Day $150/day
• Daily Guest Teaching-Half Day $75/day
• NSSD 112 Retiree
  - Full Day $160/day
• NSSD 112 Retiree-Half Day $80/day
• Long Term Subbing - Certified Position
• Long Term Days Rate 11 to 29 Days $175/day (Special per diem rate will begin on the 11th consecutive day and will be applied retroactively to the first ten days of the period.)
• NSSD 112 Retiree rate is $185
• 30+ Days $275/day (Special per diem rate will begin on the 30th consecutive day and will be applied retroactively to the first twenty-nine days of the period.)
• NSSD 112 Retiree rate is $285

Application Procedure:
Apply online by completing the online application and uploading supporting materials. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS. Selection Procedure:
The administration will review online applications and supporting materials and will contact applicants for interviews. The North Shore School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.