Applications are continuously being accepted for this position
LOCATION: Various within the GST BOCES Region
Classroom Substitute Teachers; hours per day will vary by location and school calendar
Students may have behavioral management needs and/or physical handicapping.
The Substitute Teacher must be physically able and willing to meet the academic, emotional and physical needs of all students within the classroom, which may consist of the following:
Able to work as a team with other educational peers.
Has demonstrated the ability to develop differentiated instruction to meet the needs of individual students which utilizes multiple teaching strategies, methodologies, and best teaching practices.
Able to establish consistent, individualized behavior modification plans and effective classroom management that addresses behaviors in a proactive and instructive manner.
Demonstrated the ability to work with various disabilities in a single environment.
Has demonstrated the ability to provide project based learning and/or inquiry based learning and demonstrated a desire to maintain fidelity to the practice.
Responsible for complying with state and federal regulations
Responsible for aligning unit plans/lessons with the NYS standards
Promote positive and cooperative working relationships
Administer standardized tests to assess the strength and skills of the student
Draft appropriate annual goals and short term objectives to present at the annual CSE meeting
Evaluate and re-evaluate short term objectives on a regular basis throughout the school year
Keep anecdotal records on student behaviors or events which may be needed for local CSE decision-making
Adapts and provides educational materials and activities to meet individual needs of students
Collaborates with all related service and support personnel to provide an integrated program that addresses students'
individual academic, behavioral and emotional development
Keep abreast of changes and developments in the field by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals
and other publications
Consult regularly with parents, teachers, home school counselors and all others involved with the education of the student
Plan and coordinate classroom aide(s) time and evaluate performance(s)
Follows the schedule and building procedures of the building of assignment
Carry out all other duties as assigned
A substitute teacher must be physically able and willing to meet the needs of all the students within the classroom, which may consist of the following:
Heavy lifting (50 lbs or more), feeding, assisting with toileting, diapering, physical restraints, escorting and behavior management plans, getting up and down from the floor, walking with the student(s), getting into the swimming pool with the student(s)
Helps teacher monitor class
Aids physically disabled children from bus to classroom and return
Assists individual students with work on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, following teacher's instructions
Helps students during lunch periods, gym, music, etc.
Helps physically disabled student(s) to carry out prescribed physical exercises
Helps disabled student(s) with daily living skills/hygiene
Follow medical protocol (seizures)
Carry out all other teacher designed and supervised activities
Job Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid NYS Certification in appropriate area
Job Number: TCH 03CR