Job Description
About our District:The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K–12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color.
Substitute Teachers lead instruction in assigned classrooms in the absence of regular classroom teachers. Substitute Teachers are responsible for helping students build knowledge and skills according to teacher-planned lessons. We are specifically looking for experienced, retired teachers to support Clary Middle School on a flexible, per diem, basis.
Who We WantSuccessful SCSD employees are all in for Syracuse students. Substitute Teachers:
- Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels
- Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools and communities
- Are willing to put the interests of students first
- Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in schools and the district
- Build the relationships needed to serve our students well
Specific DutiesReporting to the Principal and acting as the teacher for the day, the Substitute Teacher must, at a minimum:
- Work a total of 7 hours to 8 hours and 15 minutes per day at Clary Middle School.
- Report to the school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials
- Lead lessons as prescribed in the plans left by the classroom teacher
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and grade-level appropriate
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in plans
- Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives
- Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
- Perform non-classroom duties usually required of the absent teacher (lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.)
- Follow all school and classroom procedures
- Perform other related duties as directed by Principal or Vice Principal
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Interest in serving Syracuse City students in various schools and programs
- Ability to accept daily assignments in various SCSD schools and programs
- The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $101.25 to the candidate.
- City Residents are encouraged to apply!
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