Per Diem Substitute Science Teacher - East High

Dates of assignment: ASAP - TBD

This is a per diem substitute position but may change into a Long-term substitute position depending on the length of the assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid NYS Certification in Science (preferably Chemistry 7-12 and Biology 7-12)

ESSENTIAL CORE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstrated ability to work with peers
• Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and instruct students in developing problem solving skills
• Demonstrated evidence of a desire to create a classroom that is flexible and student centered
• Demonstrated evidence of a willingness to work as a member of a cooperative team
• Demonstrated evidence of a willingness to work cooperatively with special education teachers
• Demonstrated evidence of incorporating differentiated instruction in planning a lesson/unit of instruction
• Demonstrated evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral
• Demonstrated evidence of effective interpersonal skills with students, faculty, support staff, and parents
• Demonstrated evidence of knowledge of NYS Regents/Standards/Performance Indicators and ability to plan lessons for Regents level courses.
• Demonstrated evidence of exceptional effective classroom management skills
• Demonstrated evidence of a knowledge of technology and its application in the classroom
• Demonstrated evidence of a proven ability to effectively organize
• Demonstrated evidence of a proficiency in modifying curriculum to meet the needs of special education students and advanced learners
• Demonstrated evidence of an ability to reflect and contemplate on one’s teaching – allowing for growth and excellence

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstrated evidence of a willingness to contribute within and outside the department if called upon

(i.e. advisor, chaperone, club, etc.)

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize and provide instruction in Science that meet state and federal standards
• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the district's/school's instructional program so as to ensure that
• students meet and exceed learning targets
• Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies
• Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student's ability to read, write,
• speak, and listen in the appropriate content area
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates
• challenging instructional strategies
• Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students
• and subgroups of student
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SALARY: Per diem Sub Rate: $140-150/day

Long Term Sub Rate: $160/day (if assignment lasts 30 or more days)