Upper Division Permanent Substitute Teacher

The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become contributing members of the community.

The upper division permanent substitute is a member of the school’s Upper Division and reports to the Upper Division Head. This full-time, 10-month position comes with the responsibility of working with faculty to cover upper-division classes in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. 

• Available and on campus during school hours (7:45 am - 4:45 pm) to fulfill any predetermined or as-needed coverage requirements
• Responsible for morning and end-of-school-day bus monitoring duty
• Collaborate with teachers to fully understand, plan, and implement lesson plans while the teacher is absent, including preparation outside of classroom time
• Effective and respectful class management skills, an understanding of the social/emotional development of children, team-oriented, and possess an exceptional work ethic
• Helping with recess, lunch, and other duties in the Division when available
• Opportunities to participate in other areas, such as athletic coaching or working with our After School Program, are available
• Establish and implement expectations for student safety, conduct, procedures, and routines consistent with Park School policies. 
• Participate in the school community, including faculty and committee work, weekly school duties,  and attendance at mandatory meetings is required.
• Update documentation of current curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Maintain records of individual student progress and achievement
• Assess student performance and engagement, including academics, behavior, and social-emotional needs, while communicating directly with students, colleagues, and families both formally and informally when necessary
• Meaningfully integrate technologies into class lessons for student learning and growth 
• Complete administrative tasks and coverage duties as assigned (student supervision, attendance, reporting, documenting curriculum, event/activity coverage, etc.)
• Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice and performance
• Collaborate with the office of  Diversity, Equity,  Inclusion & Belonging to keep multiculturalism and diversity as a priority of curricular work and curriculum development
• Ensure that respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion, social-emotional learning, and academic excellence are emphasized as core values of The Park School. 

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required.  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of teaching experience at the middle school level is preferred. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, and other adults. 
• Strong communication skills, including experience in writing student comments and other school-related documents.
• ​​High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in teaching and learning & experience in working in a culturally diverse community. 
• Demonstrated interest in ongoing professional development and innovative practices that support student growth.
• Ability to think independently and collaborate in a team environment.
• Skill in differentiating instruction. 
• Maintain focus and adaptability in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.

• Effectively interpret, navigate, mediate, and resolve conflict with students and families in a timely manner. 
• The ability to hold meetings in person and via supported video conference tools (i.e. Zoom or Google Meet).
• Proficient or the ability to learn Google tools and other applications as adopted by the School, such as Veracross, SchoolPass, Atlas etc. 

Physical Requirements: 

• The ability to sit and stand uninterrupted for 30 minute periods of time.
• The ability to regularly walk on and travel across variable surfaces (e.g. level flooring, stairs, turf, gravel, asphalt, etc.).
• The ability to lead, supervise and accompany students to all areas of the school campus (including all indoor and outdoor areas), including during day-to-day responsibilities and in case of emergency. 
• The ability to consistently operate a computer. Proficient or the ability to quickly learn  Google tools and other school software. 
• The ability to regularly stand, sit, crouch, and kneel down in order to support students. 
• The ability to work outdoors, year-round, in variable weather conditions.
• The ability to lift and hold 15 lbs overhead. 
• The ability to occasionally transport (e.g., move or drag) 25 lbs. 
• The ability to maintain focus and composure in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.

• Please visit Park’s career page (or https://parkschool.applytojob.com/apply) to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, leadership/philosophy statement, and the names of three to five references including two present or past supervisors.
• Competitive salaries and benefits are offered, including a strong professional development program.
• Park is an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, natural or protective hairstyles or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.
• We welcome candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning. 
• Job applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The Park School will not sponsor an employment visa or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this role