What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daily Substitutes position at Bourne Public Schools?
BOURNE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Substitute Teacher
Job Description
Reports to: Principal of the building
Job Goal: To provide instruction, manage the classroom environment, and fulfill the daily
responsibilities of a teacher/staff member in their absence
Responsibilities:
1. Follows the teachers/staff members schedule for the day, including duties for that day
2. Implements daily lesson plan(s) as left by the teacher; consults with building administration to
resolve questions and/or concerns
3. Provides supervision of students throughout the school day across settings and activities
4. Maintains a safe classroom environment
5. Implement plans for students, including special education, health care, and 504 plans as
necessary and provided
6. Complete daily/class attendance and other record keeping as required by the teacher and/or
school
7. Provides a written summary of the work completed and overall behavior of each class; makes the
teacher aware of special situations or problems that may have occurred
8. Complies with all building procedures, expectations, and schedules
9. Ensures the proper use and care of school property
10. Respond to the needs of the students in the absence of the teacher
11. Perform assigned duties such as lunch recess, bus, hall, etc.
12. Completes classroom preparation, organization and clean up when necessary
13. Support the social emotional needs of students through positive relationship building
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or assigned teacher
Essential Functions of the Job:
1. Maintain a record of regular attendance, arrive and depart at specified contractual times and
notify the appropriate personnel when absent
2. Physical agility and strength to perform job related tasks appropriate for the age and/or grade
level
3. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel,
crouch, crawl, climb, and run
4. Be able to occasionally lift and/or move students/objects
5. Must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high pressure environment and maintain student safety
6. Ability to respond to emergency situations
7. May be exposed to bodily fluids including saliva, urine, feces, vomit, blood, and/or other bodily
fluids
8. May be required to assist with student personal hygiene and toileting
9. Ability to complete district approved de-escalation and safety training
10. Ensure confidentiality regarding all personal information and educational records concerning
students and their families
11. Maintain professional boundaries with students and families
12. Ability to navigate public transportation
13. Participate, complete, and adhere to all district wide mandatory trainings, including but not limited
to confidentiality, civil rights, conflict of interest, technology use, and security requirements
Qualifications:
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
Experience working with students/children is preferred
Evaluation:
No evaluation required
Terms of Employment: per diem based upon daily needs
Approved by School Committee 01/06/2021BOURNE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Substitute Teacher
Job Description
Reports to: Principal of the building
Job Goal: To provide instruction, manage the classroom environment, and fulfill the daily
responsibilities of a teacher/staff member in their absence
Responsibilities:
1. Follows the teachers/staff members schedule for the day, including duties for that day
2. Implements daily lesson plan(s) as left by the teacher; consults with building administration to
resolve questions and/or concerns
3. Provides supervision of students throughout the school day across settings and activities
4. Maintains a safe classroom environment
5. Implement plans for students, including special education, health care, and 504 plans as
necessary and provided
6. Complete daily/class attendance and other record keeping as required by the teacher and/or
school
7. Provides a written summary of the work completed and overall behavior of each class; makes the
teacher aware of special situations or problems that may have occurred
8. Complies with all building procedures, expectations, and schedules
9. Ensures the proper use and care of school property
10. Respond to the needs of the students in the absence of the teacher
11. Perform assigned duties such as lunch recess, bus, hall, etc.
12. Completes classroom preparation, organization and clean up when necessary
13. Support the social emotional needs of students through positive relationship building
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or assigned teacher
Essential Functions of the Job:
1. Maintain a record of regular attendance, arrive and depart at specified contractual times and
notify the appropriate personnel when absent
2. Physical agility and strength to perform job related tasks appropriate for the age and/or grade
level
3. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel,
crouch, crawl, climb, and run
4. Be able to occasionally lift and/or move students/objects
5. Must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high pressure environment and maintain student safety
6. Ability to respond to emergency situations
7. May be exposed to bodily fluids including saliva, urine, feces, vomit, blood, and/or other bodily
fluids
8. May be required to assist with student personal hygiene and toileting
9. Ability to complete district approved de-escalation and safety training
10. Ensure confidentiality regarding all personal information and educational records concerning
students and their families
11. Maintain professional boundaries with students and families
12. Ability to navigate public transportation
13. Participate, complete, and adhere to all district wide mandatory trainings, including but not limited
to confidentiality, civil rights, conflict of interest, technology use, and security requirements
Qualifications:
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
Experience working with students/children is preferred
Evaluation:
No evaluation required
Terms of Employment: per diem based upon daily needs
Approved by School Committee 01/06/2021