School Building Substitute

Position Summary

A building substitute teacher is a consistent, school-based professional who reports to the same building daily to cover for absent teachers, maintain classroom management, and ensure student safety. Key duties include implementing lesson plans, fostering a positive learning environment, supporting various grade levels, and performing additional duties like covering lunch, prep periods, or supporting staff.

• Foster a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies;
• Ensure adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students;
• Maintain classroom control and take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Report to the office upon arrival and departure at school;
• Review lesson plans, materials, and/or instructions left by absent teacher;
• Report student injuries, accidents, illnesses, or discipline problems to the school principal immediately or as soon as reasonably possible;
• Implement lesson plans while ensuring the integrity of academic time and motivating students to learn and participate;
• Organize students for effective instruction;
• Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the building;
• Comply with and support school and division regulations and policies;
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
• Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Perform other duties consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position as assigned.

• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age;
• Education:
  
  Generally requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED);
• Experience:
  
  Prior experience working with school-aged children is typically required;
• Skills:
  
  Excellent communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.

• Mobility: frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs;
• Lifting/Strength: ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment);
• Physical Dexterity: bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students;
• Stationary Tasks: remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

• Position reports to:
  School Building Principal.

• Employment Status:
  Full Time;
• Work Year: 183 days, Monday-Friday (school year calendar);
• Work Hours:
  
  7:45 AM – 2:45 PM;
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt;
• Benefits:
  Eligible and in accordance with the SPS Non-Union Benefits Package.

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance;
• Fingerprints.

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.