Long Term Substitute Teacher

Harwood Union Middle/High School is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and dedicated
professional to fill a long-term substitute position in a Middle School History position starting in May 2022.

JOB TITLE: Long Term Substitute
UPDATED: 2/16/22

POSITION OBJECTIVES: To help all students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.)
The ideal candidate will have relevant teaching experience that demonstrates the following:
? Strong commitment to collaboration and the principles of a professional learning community
? Commitment to the success of ALL students, and ability to understand and teach to the various learning styles of students
? The ability to effectively engage students
? Commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of knowledge and professional practice
? Knowledge of a balanced literacy approach
? The use of differentiated instruction to support all students
? The use of formative assessment to provide student feedback and to adjust lesson delivery
? The use of technology to transform teaching and learning
? The use of the Responsive Classroom approach to establish a safe and caring classroom community
? Dedication to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for students
? Excellent teaching, organizational, planning, written and oral communication, and
collaboration skills

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to, evaluated by, and receives general administrative and technical direction from the School Principal and/or Assistant Principal. May receive some technical direction from the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in directing the activities of assigned paraeducators.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and working knowledge of Vermont’s Framework of Standards required. Recent experience working in a Vermont school district is preferred.
Certifications and Licenses: Holds or is eligible to hold a Vermont Teaching License. Holds the appropriate endorsement(s) and meets all the basic competencies and qualifications of the endorsement(s) as listed in the Regulations Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common educational and technical journals, periodicals and procedures, and regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals that conform to school/district standards or regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, parents, peers, board members and the general public.
Mathematical/Reasoning Skills: Ability to interpret and use test results by applying math concepts such as standard error of measurement, bands of confidence, standard scores, and percentiles. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills and Experience: Good basic computer skills and experience with word processing programs required. Experience with Microsoft Office helpful.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to effectively, efficiently and regularly communicate and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, including students, peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and handle stress.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS: Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above, in addition to the following: Under most circumstances, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb steps; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, move and/or restrain school-aged students. Employee is regularly required to handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location