Job Description

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

The Newington Public Schools is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, growing and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community - to challenge student achievement and realize equity for all in our schools. To achieve this, we value and strive for the highest levels of:

• Family and Community Engagement;
• Culturally Relevant Organizational Practices;
• School Climate;
• Student-Centered Learning;
• Diverse Staff of Excellent Educators;
• Equitable Student Access; and Fiscal Equity

We are interested in candidates who are passionate around these values; candidates who represent the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community; and candidates who will engage fully in our continuous improvement efforts to achieve equity for all.

POSITION TITLE:Permanent Building Substitute

QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors Degree

REPORTS TO: Building Principal(s)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Daily substitute services for the current school year.

DAILY RATE OF PAY: $143.22 (Non Certified)

$175.05 (Certified)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
2. Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular Instructor.
3. Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
4. Responsible for daily cafeteria supervision.
5. Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
6. Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
7. Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, severe storm and tornado warning procedures. Review notes for the day, take attendance and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.
8. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
9. Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
10. Report for duty 30 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
2. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
3. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
4. Leave detailed notes for teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
5. Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or the Substitute Office.

Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.