ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington, MA 02476

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:   BUILDING SUBSTITUTE

JOB GOAL: The Building Substitute will support the general operation of the school by assisting where needed during the day. This includes covering for teachers who are absent from their classrooms for a portion of a day or the entire day to ensure proper supervision of students and that class assignments are conveyed per the wishes of the teacher.  

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:

• Assists with classroom management in general and special education classrooms in the absence of the regular teacher
• 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.  At the middle and high schools, may also cover for technology, FACS, and world language 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.

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole. 

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES

• Effectively manage a classroom of students by keeping them on task and engaged
• Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher
• Follow lesson plans left by the regular classroom teacher
• Supervise and ensure safety of students during classroom hours
• Maintain a positive learning environment
• Leave feedback and notes for the regular classroom teacher
• Assist 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
• Follow through with scheduled assignments
• Be flexible when asked to complete duties beyond original assignment
• Must model professional experience, attitude, and demeanor
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality