Building Substitute - FTE - SY Job Wellesley area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Permanent Building Substitute - 1.0 FTE - SY 26-27

Permanent Building Substitute

Hunnewell is seeking a permanent building substitute who will report to school every school day, even if a teacher isn't absent. This is a benefits-eligible position with a daily rate of pay.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree preferred
Full Time preferred; part time available
Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I) and fingerprints
Passion for working with children/students
Basic knowledge of child growth and development
Knowledge of basic behavioral strategies
Knowledge of basic learning strategies

Evaluated by:

Principal or Designee

Job Goal:

The job goal of the Permanent Building Substitute is to work under the guidance of designated administrators to support the supervision and management of students throughout a variety of aspects of the school day. Work may be carried out in the classroom, in the cafeteria or in other areas of the school building as needed on a day to day basis.

This position requires a willingness to be flexible and willing to adapt to changing needs throughout the school year.

Work Year:

180 school days

Salary/Benefits:

Daily rate (prorated for early release day Wednesdays) Benefits eligible

Performance Responsibilities:

Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with students, acting as a role model and maintaining high expectations.

Facilitate study-halls as needed according to school and district policies.

Carry out sub plans as designed by the classroom teacher.

Ensure student safety and adherence to school policies and practices.

Supervise students during the lunch period in the cafeteria and, with staff assistance, maintain a safe and inclusive, and sanitary space for students to eat.

Cover a homeroom or classroom as necessary if a substitute is not available.

Assist as a member of the school office support team as needed.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Maintain a record of regular attendance, arrive and depart at specified contractual times, and notify appropriate personnel when absent.

Physical agility and strength to perform job-related tasks appropriate for the age and/or grade level.

Ability to complete district approved de-escalation and safety training.

Integrate into the classroom setting, working under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education department head to support student engagement.

Adapt and acquire new skills and knowledge and use them consistently to support student engagement with learning activities, social interactions, and the school day.

Have a flexible attitude, work well in teams, be responsive and able to adjust when changes in routines are made.

Work in multiple classrooms or environments during the school day.

Ability to move with student from one school environment to another.

Ensure confidentiality regarding all personal information and educational records concerning students and their families.

Maintain professional boundaries with students and their families.

Job Qualifications & Physical Demands:

Job Qualifications:

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and possess a high level of capability with technology.

Must be able to assist in the protection of students and school property, assist the principal in fire and other emergency drills as required by law and School Committee policy.

Diversity is a core value of WPS. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive school environment for all and seek to hire team members who will enrich our diversity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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 sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk;

use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, physical, mental or psychiatric disability, genetics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.