Job Description
Job Description
The New School is seeking substitutes for part-time employment for K-12 for the 2022-23 school year.
Substitute teachers help provide meaningful instructions for assigned classrooms in the absence of the
regular teacher.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Attend a one-time substitute orientation
- Maintain the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which
assigned
Follow the lesson plans provided by the absent teacherInteract in a professional manner with colleagues, students and parentsEncourage, monitor, and promote student progressMaintain student confidentialityAssume the responsibility for overseeing student behavior in the classroom, during lunch andactivity periods, and in all school settings
Provide a brief report in writing on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each day for theteacher
Work cooperatively with all school personnelFollow all policies, rules, and procedures to which teachers are subject and which good teachingpractice dictates
Other duties as assignedRequired Skills / Abilities :
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsHigh responsiveness due to the possible short-notice nature of this positionExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailEducation and Experience :
High school diploma required, college experience or degree preferredOne-year classroom experience preferredCPR certification preferredPhysical Requirements with or without accommodations :
Must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds at timesMust be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one’s tone and height by bending,leaning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling in order to teach each child
Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception