Description

District Wide Substitutes Position Purpose Substitute teachers and educational technicians work in the absence of regular teachers and ed techs, helping students to accomplish daily tasks and meet educational objectives while monitoring and maintaing classroom expectations and behavior.

Essential Functions

Have the capacity to give instruction and manage student behavior confidently and effectively, follow written and/or oral instructions accurately and dependably, in the absence of a regular teacher
Establish respectful relationships with students in a brief time period
Maintain a professional attitude in all manner of conduct with students, faculty, and parents
Communicate well with other personnel and faculty, sharing any issues of concern to administration in a timely fashion
Seek help appropriately from staff and/or administrators
Respond calmly and with good judgment in the rare event of a school emergency

Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings as needed for assignments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum of high school diploma, some college or bachelor's degree preferred.
Prior teaching and/or substitute experience preferred.
Proof of active criminal history records check (CHRC) certificate through Maine DOE
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License: Maine DOE CHRC Visit https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting for instructions on how to obtain a CHRC

Experience Successful prior teaching or subbing experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

Compensation

Regular Substitute - $125 a day Retired/Certified Teacher Substitute - $140 a day

Equal Opportunity: Saco School Department is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

FLSA Status: Exempt

District

Saco School Department

Saco Public Schools is a regular school district located in York County with 5 schools, 168 teachers and 1,876 students. Total Revenue is $53,863,000 and is trending up. Saco Public Schools spends $19,665 per student per year on instruction.