26-27 Long Term Substitute - Plumbing Instructor

Somerville Public Schools TeacherThe teacher in the Somerville Public Schools maintains the safety, care, and wellbeing of the students that they are charged with. They have an understanding of child and youth development and provide opportunities for learning and social and emotional development following the standards, scope, and sequence of grade level and content areas. The teacher in SPS holds high expectations for every student and strives to know each student's unique learning strengths and needs. The teacher uses differentiated instruction strategies to ensure equitable and meaningful access to the curriculum and learning for all students.Essential Functions & Responsibilities:Plans units and lessons and delivers instruction aligned to State standards and district curriculum.Provides ongoing formative and summative assessments and analyzes assessment data in order to determine learning needs of students.Adapts curriculum and instruction to teach all students according to their varied learning strengths and needs.Establishes and maintains culturally responsive and two-way communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers.Collaborates with other educators for the delivery of specialized instruction and/or social and emotional support according to students' needs.Follows the guidance and direction of the School Principal and other school and district administrators to maintain a safe, welcoming, culturally affirming, and equitable learning environment.Participates in professional growth opportunities, reflects on current practices, and incorporates new methodologies into instructional planning and delivery.Additional duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor and in accordance with the SEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills:Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in the field or subject for this positionDESE SEI endorsement RequiredBilingual Educator PreferredPhysical Requirements:Mobility: Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs.Lifting/Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment).Physical Dexterity: Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.Stationary Tasks: Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.Reporting Relationships:Position Reports to: The School Building Principal and Director of CTETerms of Employment:Position Type: Full TimeFLSA Classification: ExemptUnion Status: SEU, Unit ASalary and benefits are determined in accordance with the Somerville Educators Union, Unit A collective bargaining agreement and the policies of the Somerville School Committee.Proration Clause: Your compensation and working days for the initial pay period will be adjusted proportionally based on your official start date.Pre-Employment Requirements:MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) ClearanceFingerprintsThe Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work. Somerville Public Schools