Substitute Teacher

Norwich Public Schools
Norwich, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2024 CLOSED ON 8/15/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at Norwich Public Schools?

Job Description: Substitute Teacher

Reports To: School Principal

Required Skills And Qualifications

  • Advanced competency in at least two subjects; general competency in all others
  • Flexibility and patience in scheduling
  • Confidence and proficiency in giving instruction
  • Superb verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to pass background check

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in education
  • Certificate or credential for teaching in district
  • Ability to communicate in more than one language

General Description: The teachers in Norwich Public Schools have a profound impact on the lives of their students. When a teacher has a planned or unplanned absence, we rely on a skilled substitute to fill in. We’re currently looking for engaging, reliable substitute teachers for classes at all levels, from pre-kindergarten through Grade 8. In this role, the substitute will cover for an absent full-time teacher, adhering to the day’s lesson plan and ensuring that students have a fulfilling learning experience. The ideal candidate will have substitute-teaching experience and an ability to lead classrooms effectively. The most qualified and successful substitutes can count on consistent work throughout the district.

Objectives Of This Role

  • Maintain maximum availability to accept assignments
  • Execute lesson plan consistent with teacher guidelines and school curriculum
  • Establish an orderly classroom environment and provide a positive learning experience
  • Become familiar with school emergency protocols, such as fire drill and lockdown
  • Adhere to all school policies and procedures

Responsibilities

  • Follow teacher’s instructions for lesson plan
  • Record attendance according to school procedure
  • Assign homework according to lesson plan
  • Supplement lesson plan with other classroom activities, if time allows
  • Maintain discipline in the classroom and foster a safe, productive learning environment in accordance with school policies
  • Compile report for teacher that includes student attendance, lesson-plan progress, disciplinary actions, and positive developments

Physical Abilities And Working Conditions

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment that may be required of positions in this class. Norwich Public School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.

  • Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.
  • Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
  • Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.

Salary : $150

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