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King Philip Regional School District
HS Building Sub/Permanent Sub
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What they do
An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
$76,262 / year median in Massachusetts
+7% projected growth
Job Description
HS Building Sub/Permanent Sub King Philip Regional School District Wrentham, MA Job Details Full-time $135 a day 8 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Report writing Employee relationship building English Working with students Geometry Algebra Full Job Description SUMMARY. Performs regular teacher's class plan while the teacher is out.
Assumes the responsibilities for managing classes when a teacher is absent.
Assumes all other responsibilities for that teacher during the time the teacher is absent.
May prepare lesson plans with assistance, as directed by an administrator, when lesson plans are not available in the classroom.
Maintains appropriate records including attendance, checking test papers, recording grades, student assignments for homework, projects and the necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for a teacher who is absent.
Provides assistance for students who need special help on those days when no teacher is absent.
Provides individualized and small group assistance for students as indicated by lesson plans. Other responsibilities as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or
OTHER SKILLS and
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee will occasionally sit and walk, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally push and/or move up to 10 pounds such as a TV/VCR cart. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee continuously interacts with the public and other staff and occasionally meets multiple demands from several people.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
. Other duties may be assigned.Assumes the responsibilities for managing classes when a teacher is absent.
Assumes all other responsibilities for that teacher during the time the teacher is absent.
May prepare lesson plans with assistance, as directed by an administrator, when lesson plans are not available in the classroom.
Maintains appropriate records including attendance, checking test papers, recording grades, student assignments for homework, projects and the necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for a teacher who is absent.
Provides assistance for students who need special help on those days when no teacher is absent.
Provides individualized and small group assistance for students as indicated by lesson plans. Other responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises students and oversees paraprofessional for instruction purposes.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree preferredCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid teaching certificate, preferred, not required.LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.OTHER SKILLS and
ABILITIES
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Committee policies.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee will occasionally sit and walk, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally push and/or move up to 10 pounds such as a TV/VCR cart. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee continuously interacts with the public and other staff and occasionally meets multiple demands from several people.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors.