Daily On-Call Substitute Teachers (District-wide)

DESCRIPTION: West Springfield Public Schools is seeking candidates qualified by education and experience to carry out the duties assigned to the position and in general, to establish and maintain a high level of standards of excellence in the West Springfield Public Schools. During the school day, substitute teachers create an appropriate atmosphere to facilitate students’ learning and ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the students. In addition, substitute teachers are expected to perform other related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s), in accordance with the school/division policies and practices. DUTIES: 1. Be flexible in order to meet the school administration’s needs and readily adapt to the needs of the classroom. 2. Arrive early to review all materials and make sure you’re prepared before the students arrive in the classroom. 3. Reports to the main office upon arrival at school. 4. Create and enforce structured discipline and classroom control. 5. Establish a safe and positive environment for all students and staff members. 6. Assume responsibility overseeing student behavior in the classroom and surrounding areas in order to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students. 7. Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 8. Honor the teacher and school policies, procedures, and schedules. 9. Report all incidents of students, including injuries, accidents, illnesses, and behavioral problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible. 10. Implement lesson plans and instructions left by the absent teacher. 11. Utilize all academic class time to continue the students’ learning progress. 12. Engage all students in lessons through interactive, effective teaching methods to maintain progress in curriculum. 13. Organize students and classroom for effective instruction. 15. Return all instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper location at the end of the day. 16. Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/district policies and practices. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Produce the required documents (cover letter, a current resume, official transcript(s) from an accredited college or university, and contact information for three professional references. *SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: -$97.00/day - High School Diploma minimum or less than 120 College Credits -$125.00/day - 120 College Credits or Bachelor’s Degree -$153.00/day - Certified or Retired Teachers

Salary : $97 - $153