Substitute Teacher - Long-Term Assignment- Special Education

Chicopee Public Schools•Chicopee, MA

About The Position

The primary function of a substitute teacher is to deliver the district curriculum using the lesson plans of the teacher to help all students reach their highest potential. The Substitute Teacher - Long Term covers a vacancy and assumes the role of a classroom teacher for a designated period of time.

Requirements

Associates, BA, or Masters in related field
MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification preferred.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, adding machines, etc.
Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle.
Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.
Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, newsletters, schedules, manuals, invoices, requisitions, menus, recipes, journals, etc.
Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, procedures, charts, surveys, articles, bid specifications, brochures, news releases, handbooks, budgets, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal, accounting and marketing terminology.
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and to apply the principles of algebra and geometry.
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone

Responsibilities

Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the teacher.
Writes and executes engaging, differentiated, grade level appropriate lesson plans.
Consults with the principal and/or staff to resolve questions and/or concerns.
Grades assignments and inputs in the adopted database.
Complies with building procedures and schedules, including taking precautions to ensure staff and student safety.
Upholds all School Committee policies.
Develops and maintains a positive learning environment.
Works cooperatively with staff and caregivers.
Incorporates the effective use of available resources including technology.
Respects personal privacy.
Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
Performs other specific job-related duties as directed by the building principal.