Substitute: District Wide

 

 

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.”

 

The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:

• Value different cultures;
• Engage with the community;
• Communicate effectively;
• Think creatively;
• Skillfully solve problems; and
• Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential.

Burlington School District is seeking District Substitutes to provide instructional coverage when teachers are not in attendance. District Substitutes play a vital role in providing a consistent, safe environment conducive to learning by following the plans and procedures put in place by the classroom teachers.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to provide instruction in K-12 classrooms.
• Ability to work with a range of learners from a variety of backgrounds including students with disabilities and ELL students.
• Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the regular classroom teacher.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with Federal Law (FERPA).
• Ability to follow directions or teacher instructions and assignments.
• Provide feedback for the regular classroom teacher.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with support faculty and staff in order to meet the current needs of students and maintain a positive work environment for all.
• Maintain a safe learning environment, take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain and enforce District Policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Prepare/complete appropriate reports/paperwork.
• Perform other tasks and duties as appropriate and/or assigned by the Superintendent, building principal, or their designee(s).

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or teaching licensure preferred.

• Experience working with children (coaching, camp counseling, afterschool, extracurricular)

• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Attributes:

• Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.
• Experience in a professional/teaching learning community; experience in co-teaching/collaborating with other educators.
• Evidence of student-centered learning approaches including personalizing instruction and supporting students meeting core proficiencies
• Evidence of implementing inclusive practices for students with special needs.
• Ongoing educational post graduate coursework in education or subject area, including diversity, equity and inclusion.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

These are the physical and mental/reasoning requirements of the position as it is typically performed. The inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental/reasoning requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. For a full Job Description please contact Human Resources

Include but may not be limited to:

• Face-to-Face contact
• Noise Levels
• Verbal contact with others
• Judgment/decision making
• Outside weather conditions
• Inside air conditioning and heat
• Ability to tolerate stressful situations and maintain proper decorum.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS/TERMS:

• SALARY: This is a Per Diem position paid $198.80 per day. Pay periods are Bi-Weekly.
• WORK DAY: 8 per day/40 per week
• BENEFITS: Not Benefits-eligible 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation 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.

Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

 

The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.