26-27 School Building Substitute

About the role

A building substitute teacher is a consistent, school-based professional who reports to the same building daily to cover for absent teachers, maintain classroom management, and ensure student safety. The role reports to the school building principal and does not supervise other staff.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies
• Ensure adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students
• Maintain classroom control and take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Report to office upon arrival and departure at school
• Review lesson plans, materials, and/or instructions left by absent teacher
• Report student injuries, accidents, illnesses, or discipline problems to the school principal immediately or as soon as reasonably possible
• Implement lesson plans while ensuring integrity of academic time and motivating students to learn and participate
• Organize students for effective instruction
• Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the building
• Comply with and support school and division regulations and policies
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities
• Perform other duties consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Education: high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Experience: prior experience working with school-aged children is typically required

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Classroom management skills
• Organizational skills

Requirements

• Physical demands: frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs
• 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
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods
• Pre‑employment: MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance and fingerprinting

Benefits

Eligible for the SPS Non‑Union Benefits Package.

Schedule

• Employment status: Full Time
• Work year: 183 days, Monday‑Friday (school year calendar)
• Work hours: 7:45 am – 2:45 pm
• FLSA status: Non‑Exempt