Building Substitute - Ottoson Middle School

Qualifications

• Associates Degree Required; Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Experience working with children
• Ability to coordinate with and work as a member of a school building that includes Principal, Classroom Teachers, Special Educators, other building staff, related service personnel, clinicians and parents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Performance Responsibilities

• Accurately implements content, instructional and performance modifications as designed by the classroom teacher
• Covers for teaching assistants as necessary to support students with special needs in accessing the curriculum
• May cover for art, music, and physical education teachers who are absent
• May accompany students on field trips
• Greets students upon arrival to school, assists with student dismissal
• May cover the front desk during secretary’s lunch or break
• Attends staff and building meetings and three Professional Development days (two before the beginning of the school year and one during the school year)
• Performs other duties as delineated by Principal or other supervisor

Terms of Employment

• 183 Days
• Reports to: Building Principal
• Salary/Benefits: Per AEA Paraprofessional Contract. Eligible for benefits including health insurance, dental insurance and life insurance and Town of Arlington Retirement System. Sick Days and Personal Days.

Job Duties

• Effectively manage a classroom of students by keeping them on task and engaged
• Absorbs all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher
• Follows lesson plans left by the regular classroom teacher
• Supervises and ensures safety of students during classroom hours
• Maintains a positive learning environment
• Leaves feedback and notes for the regular classroom teacher
• Assists with non-classroom duties when assigned

Job Expectations

• Be scheduled on daily (Monday-Friday) substitute assignments
• Open to working in a different classroom each day
• Be flexible when asked to complete duties beyond original assignment
• Must model professional experience, attitude, and demeanor
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality