Building Based Substitute Teacher

An ESS building-based substitute is assigned to a single school building for the duration of their assignment. This person reports to the same school each day to cover daily or long-term classroom assignments as scheduled by the building administrator. This will include covering for absent teachers, school aides, and any other position that the school may need. Becoming a building-based substitute is the perfect position for an educator who enjoys forming long-term relationships with students and staff.

• Report to office upon arrival at school; check mailbox of absent school employee for materials requiring immediate attention; request clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary
• Organize students for effective instruction
• Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner, which motivates students to learn and participate
• Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, and/or during before and after school programs
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
• Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible
• Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/state policies and practices

• Follow oral and written directions
• Understand and follow lesson plans
• Establish effective working relationships with staff and students
• Set the proper tone from the beginning for classroom management
• Flexible, friendly, and good at establishing quick rapport with students
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information

• Candidate must attend an orientation/training session and complete required district and state credentialing requirements (Background check, Fingerprinting)
• Regular instruction to special needs children may be necessary
• 60 College Credits or more are required

• Perform duties typically in school settings to include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment may be required; other physical activities may be required
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards
• Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required
• Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required on assigned days
• Regular contact with other staff members and building administrator(s) is required on assigned days as a substitute

• Health Benefits - Receive a variety of insurance options including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, critical illness, and accident
• Weekly Pay & 401(k) - Gain fast access to your hard-earned wages and take advantage of the retirement through our tax-advantaged 401(k) plan
• Training - Participate in our interactive training course and accessible online modules ensure you are well-prepared
• Employee Programs - Enjoy our monthly raffles, Employee of the Month program, referral program, and employee discount program

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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