Substitute Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: BuffSci - Clare St - Buffalo, NY 14206Salary Range: $29,000.00 - $30,000.00 Salary/year

Building Substitute (Substitute Superhero)

Reports to: Principal

Status: Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Terms of Employment:

Starting Salary: $30,000
Annual Raise: Negotiable
Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits
Contract Term: 10 months

Position Description:
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.

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

Primary Functions:

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

Supervisory Functions:

None

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Skills:

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

Other Job-Related Requirements:

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

How it Supports the Mission and Vision:

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

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:

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