<p>Position: Building-Based Substitute Teacher (Watertown High School)</p> <p>Location: Watertown High School</p> <p>Job Type: Full Time</p> <p>Reports to: Principal</p> <p>Affiliation: Non-Aligned</p> <p>Pay Rate: $27.18 per hour</p> <p>Summary:</p> <p>Watertown Public Schools seeks an exceptional Building-Based Substitute Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. The Building Base Substitute Teacher will implement the in-person instructional practices outlined by the absent teacher. The candidate should have a strong ability to manage and lead classroom schedules and activities that define the school day.</p> <ul> <li>Building Base Substitute Teachers are assigned to a single school to cover teacher absences. Assignments at the school may be subject to change daily. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Effectively manage a classroom of students by keeping them on task and engaged </li><li>Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher </li><li>Follow the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher </li><li>Supervise and ensure the safety of students during classroom hours </li><li>Maintain a positive learning environment </li><li>Leave feedback and notes for the regular classroom teacher </li><li>Assist with non-classroom duties when assigned </li></ul> <p>Qualifications - Required:</p> <ul> <li>Education: Minimum of an undergraduate college/university degree. </li><li>Successfully complete a screening interview with the School Principal or Human Resources Department. </li><li>Pass a CORI/SORI criminal background check. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications - Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Massachusetts Teaching License in assigned content and grade level, including SEI Endorsement if applicable. </li><li>Experience in a school or community setting working with children </li><li>Candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. </li><li>Knowledge in utilizing technological tools such as iPads, Chromebooks as well as the Google Classroom platform is preferred </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>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.</p>