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. Key duties include implementing lesson plans, fostering a positive learning environment, supporting various grade levels, and performing additional duties like covering lunch, prep periods, or supporting 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 all necessary and reasonable 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 is reasonably possible
• Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates 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

• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age
• Education: Generally requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Experience: Prior experience working with school‑aged children is typically required
• Skills: Excellent communication, classroom management, and organizational skills
• Physical Requirements: Mobility – Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs; Lifting/Strength – 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; Stationary Tasks – Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods
• Reporting Relationships: Position Reports to: The school building principal; Position Supervises: Not applicable
• Pre‑Employment Requirements: MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance; Fingerprints

Terms of Employment

• 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
• Salary: $30,000
• Benefits: Eligible and in accordance with the SPS Non‑Union Benefits Package
• Proration Clause: If your employment begins after the first official workday of the 183‑day calendar, your total annual salary and scheduled workdays will be prorated to reflect only the actual days remaining in the assignment