Substitute Teacher - RSU 57

Regional School Unit 57, 86 West Rd, Waterboro, ME 04087

About the role

To continue the educational programming at the highest possible level in the absence of the regular teacher or support staff.

Responsibilities

• Report to the school at least half an hour before school opens or as early as possible after being notified.
• Report to Building Administrator or School Administrative Assistant(s) to receive assignment, other duties, and substitute forms.
• Review and follow teacher's plans and materials.
• Maintain order in assigned classes and assist in supervising all students.
• Maintain student respect for school property, fellow students, and staff.
• Take attendance promptly in each class, and report any student not accounted for to the office.
• Leave significant information summarizing the day's activities.
• Notify the office immediately of any injured or ill student.
• Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
• Check with the office before leaving; leave completed forms with the office staff.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Ability, interest, and flexibility in working with young people.
• Able to report to the school on short notice and teach regularly planned lessons.
• To communicate and cooperate with students, community, and school personnel.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods.
• Climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, crouching, pushing, and pulling.
• Lifting 25–75 pounds, depending on student needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Pay

$140-$150 per day