Bench Substitute Teacher - Shapleigh Memorial at Regional School Unit 57

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57
Office of the Superintendent
Waterboro, ME 04087

Title: Bench Substitute Teacher

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred

• Ability, interest, and flexibility in working with young people

• Commitment to report to school five (5) days per week to teach planned lessons or provide support to teachers and students as needed

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, staff, and the community

Reports to:

Building Administration & Central Office Staff

Job Goal:

To continue the educational program at the highest possible level in the absence of the regular teacher or support staff. The Bench Substitute may be assigned to any school or instructional setting daily, depending on district needs.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Report to school at least 30 minutes before the start of the school day or as soon as possible after notification

• Check in with the Building Administrator or Administrative Assistant(s) to receive daily assignment(s), additional duties, and substitute forms

• Review and implement teacher lesson plans and instructional materials

• Maintain a safe and respectful learning environment for all students

• Supervise students in classrooms, common areas, and other assigned settings

• Promote respect for school property, staff, and peers

• Take attendance promptly and report unaccounted students to the office

• Provide a summary of the day’s activities for the returning teacher

• Report immediately any injuries, illnesses, or significant issues to the office

• Follow all school policies, rules, and procedures required of regular teachers

• Check out with the office at the end of the day, leaving all required forms and notes

• Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs

• Ability to lift, push, or pull between 25–75 lbs. depending on student needs

• Ability to assist with student mobility and perform other physical tasks as required

Terms of Employment:

• School year position, scheduled for days when students are in attendance

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy on staff evaluation