Position Summary

To maintain continuous instructional progress by accurately executing existing lesson plans in the regular teacher's absence. The successful candidate will establish an organized, safe, and productive learning environment that promotes student focus and engagement. By consistently applying school policies, maintaining firm behavioral boundaries, and cultivating a classroom culture of fairness and mutual respect, the instructor ensures that instructional time is optimized and school standards are upheld.

 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be 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.

• Access plans: Check Frontline substitute notes for daily lesson links.
• Review materials: Study instructions left by the absent teacher.
• Report arrival: Present yourself to the Principal upon arriving.
• Implement lessons: Deliver instruction while maintaining academic integrity.
• Motivate students: Encourage active participation in all activities.
• Organize rooms: Structure students effectively for instructional time.
• Supervise youth: Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of students.
• Control classrooms: Maintain discipline according to school policies.
• Protect assets: Prevent damage to students, equipment, and facilities.
• Manage behaviors: Apply appropriate consequences for negative actions.
• Report incidents: Inform the Principal immediately of injuries or discipline issues.
• Support needs: Contribute to individual program plans for special needs students.
• Respect privacy: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
• Model equity: Practice non-discriminatory behaviors in all interactions.
• Dismiss classes: Ensure all students leave before departing the building.
• Report departure: Check out with the Principal before leaving for the day.
• Follow rules: Comply with all school and division regulations.
• Assist administration: Perform other related duties assigned by the building administrator.

 

Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age;
• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Certificate (GED)

 

Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

• Lesson Delivery: Proven experience in successfully delivering structured lesson plans to students.
• Student Focus: Demonstrated experience teaching or working directly with school-age children.
• Subject Versatility: Comprehensive teaching capabilities across all academic subject areas.
• Differentiated Instruction: Ability to identify and address the various learning styles of individual students.
• Performance Promotion: Ability to implement strategies, activities, and techniques that promote quality academic performance and positive social behavior, leveraging students' prior knowledge and experiences.
• Proactive Strategies: Ability to maintain highly effective classroom management strategies.
• Time Optimization: Ability to use classroom instructional time appropriately, wisely, and efficiently.
• Behavior Accountability: Ability to apply fair, consistent, and appropriate consequences for inappropriate student behavior.
• Conflict Resolution: Ability to display strong problem-solving skills, cooperative negotiating skills, and active conflict resolution strategies. 
• Special Education Support: Ability to effectively contribute to and manage individual program plans (IEPs/504s) for students with special needs. 
• Inclusive Climate: Ability to create and maintain a classroom culture of absolute respect, safety, and fairness for all students. 
• Ethical Judgment: Ability to demonstrate fair, objective, and ethical judgments in all student interactions and decision-making scenarios. 
• Core Skills: Excellent verbal/written communication and structured organizational skills.
• Directives Compliance: Ability to follow complex oral and written directions explicitly and reliably.

 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

• Mobility: Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs.
• Lifting/Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment).
• Physical Dexterity: Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks: Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods. 

 

Reporting Relationships

• The School Building Principal and Substitute Coordinator

 

Terms of Employment

Assuming you are available for substitute teacher assignments, our need for Substitutes will vary from day-to-day and week-to-week and, as such, we cannot guarantee work each day. Employment in this regard, is therefore not applicable under the provisions of chapter 71, Section 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws pertaining to tenure of teachers and school nurses.

 

Substitutes will have reasonable assurance of employment as an Intermittent Substitute Teacher during the forthcoming year.

• Position Type: Part Time / Intermittent
• FLSA Classification: Non Exempt
• Union Status: Non Union
• Daily Hours: 7:45 am – 2:45 pm (Can vary depending on the school building/Grade Level)
• Compensation: $150 per day worked.

 

Pre-Employment Requirements

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance

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The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.