Permanent Building Substitute - Goodrich Academy
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Permanent Building Substitute - Goodrich AcademyGA Hours 12:00 pm - 7:25 pmThe vision of each of the Fitchburg Public Schools is to provide learning experiences that engage all students in achieving high academic standards while developing intellectual rigor, creative interest, and social characteristics that prepare them for the challenges of living successfully and productively as citizens of this new century.Job Details:The Permanent Building Substitute provides a high-quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district in place of an absent employee.Permanent Building Substitutes are required to work 5 days per week and are willing to be flexible in their assignment. Daily assignments may vary depending on the needs of the district.Essential duties for all faculty members include classroom instruction; conferences with students, parents, and colleagues; and active participation in the department's work on curriculum development, activities, and pedagogy.Qualifications:* Associate's Degree or 48 credits from an accredited college or university; Bachelor's Degree preferred* Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license preferred* Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations* Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children to effectively problem-solve* Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders* Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:The Permanent Building Substitute Teacher will;* Provide a safe and positive environment in place of the teacher or paraprofessional;* Monitor and supervise students, through effective classroom management;* Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement;* Implement lesson plans;* Use innovative approaches, and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn;* Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents, and colleagues;* Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establish clear objectives that reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects;* Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using a response to intervention (RTI) framework;* Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education, and instructional standards and objectives;* Maintain accurate and complete records as required by district policy and administrative regulation;* Follow a schedule to meet and instruct assigned students in the locations and at the time designated;* Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the school in a fair and just manner;* Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students;* Promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or English learners (EL);* Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal/assistant principal.The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.Reports to: Principal/Assistant PrincipalEvaluated by: Principal/Assistant PrincipalTerms of Employment/Salary/Work Year: $150 per day10 paid sick daysBenefits EligibleAn offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.Permanent Building Substitutes are hired on a temporary basis each year; there is no guarantee of continued employment beyond the school year. Substitutes will be notified by July 15 regarding continued employment for the following year.Timesheets must be submitted to payroll weekly. Enrollment in direct deposit is required.An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.Notice of Non-DiscriminationThe School Committee's policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, ...@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us