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Syracuse City School District	Job posting 31832
725 HARRISON ST, SYRACUSE, New York, 13210	Job posted as of Jul 19, 2016 until Until Filled

We're Building Our Future! Learn more at syracusecityschools.com/jobs About Our District The Syracuse City School District is Building our Future by ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve at a high level. Teaching and learning are our core business and we know that education is essential to improve future life opportunities for our students. We also recognize that strong leaders and teachers together have a profound impact on student achievement. With this in mind, we are seeking educators who are ready to partner with us and our community in ensuring a bright future for all students. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs and serves over 21,000 students in grades Pre K-12. 78% of SCSD students qualify for free or reduced lunch price, and approximately 20% are served by the Office of Special Education. 77% of the students in the school district are students of color. Our Commitment to Diversity At the Syracuse City School District, we believe it’s in the interest of both students and the public to have a staff which is highly qualified and effective in performing the duties assigned to them, and which contains a healthy diversity of personal backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means we are committed to providing equal access to all categories of employment, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, creed or religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, disability or any other legally protected category under federal, state or local law. Once hired, employees will need to present proof of eligibility to work legally in the United States.

Apply your passion for urban education!

Substitute teaching in an urban district comes with many challenges and great rewards. Our substitutes say they are drawn by the diverse population and incredible potential of Syracuse students. At SCSD, you're part of a team that's all in for a big goal: becoming the most improved urban district in America.

Build a Rewarding Career!

We believe great substitute teachers deserve recognition and ways to advance into a career in education. Syracuse substitute teachers earn $130-$150 per day, depending on location (see "Compensation" below). Many of our substitutes continue to grow and develop in becoming certified teachers that are hired in Syracuse City Schools. Those certified in teaching will be considered for long-term substitute positions.

Job Overview

Substitute Teachers lead instruction in assigned classrooms in the absence of regular classroom teachers. Substitute Teachers are responsible for helping students build knowledge and skills according to teacher-planned lessons. Once hired, Substitute Teachers accept day-to-day assignments across all 33 SCSD schools and 4 programs.

Who We Want

Successful SCSD employees are all in for Syracuse students.

Substitute Teachers:

Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels
Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools and communities
Are willing to put the interests of students first
Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in schools and the district
Build the relationships needed to serve our students well

Specific Duties

Reporting to the Principal and acting as the teacher for the day, the Substitute Teacher must, at a minimum:

Work a total of either 7 hours or 8 hours and 15 minutes per day, depending on the assigned school (see below)
Report to the school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials
Lead lessons as prescribed in the plans left by the classroom teacher
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and grade-level appropriate
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in plans
Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
Perform non-classroom duties usually required of the absent teacher (lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.)
Follow all school and classroom procedures
Perform other related duties as directed by Principal or Vice Principal

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Interest in serving Syracuse City students in various schools and programs
Ability to accept daily assignments in various SCSD schools and programs

Compensation/Benefits

The following schools have an 8-hour, 15-minute work day and pay $150 per day.

Bellevue Elementary School
Danforth Middle School
Dr. King Elementary School
Dr. Weeks Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School
Frazer K-8 School
HW Smith K-8 School
Lincoln Middle School
Porter Elementary School
Seymour Dual Language Academy
Van Duyn Elementary School
Westside Academy @ Blodgett

All other schools have a 7-hour work day and pay $130 per day.

Qualification for SCSD benefits after 3 months, if you work every day

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