Position: Daily Substitute Teacher

Position Type: Per Diem

Department: District

Location: Districtwide

Reports to: Principal

Affiliation: Daily Substitute

Salary range: Rates listed below

 

General Description:

The Watertown Public Schools welcomes individuals who are willing to contribute to the successful educational experiences of the children of Watertown. Substitute teachers play an important role in the educational process. Substitute teachers must possess excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; be professional in demeanor and appearance; be punctual, reliable, organized, and flexible. As a substitute teacher, your services and contributions are necessary for the continuity of educational instruction for our children.

 

Responsibilities:

• Following the lesson plan left by the teacher for whom substituting in accordance with district's philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Meeting and instructing assigned classes/duties in the locations and at the times designated.
• Establishing and maintaining order in the classroom.
• Maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Assisting in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Committee Policies.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative relations with other employees.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

 

Qualifications Required:

• GED / High School Diploma and two years of post-high school education
• Previous experience working with children or young adults in educational, recreational, counseling or other supportive roles.
• Sub Skills Basic Training Course online at www.STEDI.org, you must complete the course with at least an 85% average, this course is paid for by WPS for those qualified applicants who do not have classroom experience.
• Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) and Sexual Offender (SORI) background checks and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI).

 

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of teaching and child development and one or more years of K-12 classroom, substitute, instructional assistant, or practicum/internship experience
• An education degree or teacher licensure
• Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We value staff who speak additional languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Armenian, and others, as these skills help strengthen communication with students and families across our schools. Applicants are encouraged to include any language proficiencies on their application materials.

 

Per Diem Rates:

• Non-Certified Substitute Teachers: $139 per day
• Substitute Teachers holding a valid MA DESE License: $149 per day
• Retired Teachers (from WPS, certified Teacher): $159 per day

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.