Substitutes District Wide

Overview

Position

Purpose:

Substitute teachers and educational technicians work in the absence of regular teachers and ed techs, helping students to accomplish daily tasks and meet educational objectives while monitoring and maintaining classroom expectations and behavior.

• Have the capacity to give instruction and manage student behavior confidently and effectively, follow written and/or oral instructions accurately and dependably, in the absence of a regular teacher.
• Establish respectful relationships with students in a brief time period.
• Maintain a professional attitude in all manner of conduct with students, faculty, and parents.
• Communicate well with other personnel and faculty, sharing any issues of concern to administration in a timely fashion.
• Seek help appropriately from staff and/or administrators.
• Respond calmly and with good judgment in the rare event of a school emergency.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travels to school district buildings as needed for assignments.

• Minimum of high school diploma, some college or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior teaching and/or substitute experience preferred.
• Proof of active criminal history records check (CHRC) certificate through Maine DOE.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Certification/License: Maine DOE CHRC. Visit the Maine Department of Education fingerprinting instructions at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for details on how to obtain a CHRC.

Successful prior teaching or subbing experience for the appropriate grade levels is a plus.

Exempt