Substitute - Building Based 

Elementary

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 a Building-Based Substitute to provide instructional coverage when teachers are not in attendance. The Building Substitute will 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. 

The Essential Functions of this position include: 

1. Ability to provide instruction in K-8 classrooms with teaching licensure preferred.
2. Ability to work with a range of learners from a variety of backgrounds including students with disabilities and ELL students.
3. Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the regular classroom teacher.
4. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with Federal Law (FERPA).
5. Ability to follow directions or teacher instructions and assignments.
6. Provide feedback for the regular classroom teacher.
7. 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.
8. Maintain a safe learning environment, take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
9. Maintain and enforce District Policies, regulations, and procedures.
10. Prepare/complete appropriate reports/paperwork.
11. Attendance in accordance with established days/hours of work.
12. Perform other tasks and duties as appropriate and/or assigned by the Superintendent, building principal, or their designee(s).

The required education and experience of this position include:

Education: 

1. Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree
   
2. Certification Preferred: Valid Educator License

List Specific Skills And/Or Abilities Required:

1. Excellent interpersonal skills
2. Ability to lead and instruct students of all ages
3. General knowledge of several subjects 
4. Ability to adapt plans to specific classrooms
5. Flexibility and critical-thinking skills

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
• Inside air conditioning and heat

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS/TERMS:

• SALARY: This is a salaried position paid Bi-Weekly
• SCHOOL YEAR: 180 workdays (based on start date), 8 hours per day/40 hours per week
• BENEFITS: Benefits eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start day. BSD Benefits!
• PAID TIME: Sick Time / Personal Time As per the Personal Service Manual.

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.