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Kelly Education

Substitute Teachers and Paras - Bridgeport Public Schools

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A Substitute Teacher teaches or supervises classes for teachers who are away on leave or sick. May substitute for teachers at several different schools or school districts. May substitute for one day or for a longer term absence; may follow lesson plans developed by the regular teacher, or work with teacher who will be out to create new lesson plans and assignments.

$42,817 / year median in Connecticut

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

We are hiring for Substitute Teachers and Paras in Bridgeport Public Schools. No previous experience is required! Please read through this entire job post before applying. Remember that educator who made a difference in your life? Now it's your turn! Substituting is an excellent opportunity to be a mentor and help students become the best versions of themselves. Substitutes are essential in ensuring students continue to learn and grow every day. Substitutes are essential in ensuring students continue to learn and grow every day. Substitute teachers may also be referred to as Substitute Educator, Guest Teacher, or Relief Teacher. Substitute Paraprofessionals may also be referred to as Paraeducators, Education Technicians, Teacher's Aide, Instructional Assistant, Classroom Assistant or Education Assistant. Substituting is rewarding. We would love for you to join our team .
Minimum requirements:
Substitute Teacher - Bachelor's Degree Substitute Para - High school diploma
Responsibilities:
  • Assume duties of the district employee in accordance with school district lesson plans, school rules, and Kelly policies
  • Assist, support and work closely with the supervising district/school employees
  • Assisting students on classroom topics/courses
  • Building positive relationships
  • Assigning or re-enforcing tasks and homework
  • Empower students to learn, and encourage classroom participation
  • Assist in building a classroom environment that's conducive to learning and appropriate to the ability and interests of students
  • Adapt to the various learning styles of students
  • For long-term teacher assignments, it may be required to develop lessons plans, as well as build, administer, and grade tests and assignments Perks you'll enjoy with
Kelly Education:
  • Free online classroom management training to help you become a capable, confident classroom leader
  • Free ongoing professional development to keep your skills sharp
  • Paid orientation on district policies and procedures
  • Weekly pay
  • Kelly-sponsored Affordable Care Act healthcare coverage, for eligible employees
  • Group insurance options
  • Ability to build a work schedule that works for you
  • Ability to select your preferred school locations
  • Offered and administered by 3rd party.
These plans are not sponsored by Kelly.
Next steps:
We encourage you to apply directly with Kelly Education! Copy and paste this link into your browser - https://www.mykelly.com/open-interest/education. Complete the fields and we will reach out shortly with your next steps. About Kelly® At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary Pay:
$18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person