JobID: 1421

Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:
5/24/2021

Location:
Greenwich High School

Date Available:
08/30/2021

Closing Date:
until filled

   GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PERMANENT BUILDING SUBSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANTS FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

The Greenwich Public Schools are currently searching for confident permanent building substitute professional assistants for the Special Education Department at Greenwich High School for the 2021-2022 school year. Experience working with high school special education students is a plus! If you are a friendly and competent professional with interest in education, then we're interested in you!
What Is a Permanent Substitute ? Permanent substitutes are embedded within a single school community for the duration of a school year. They report to the same school each day, checking in with clerical and administrative staff to receive assignments. As an integral member of the team, permanent substitute professional assistans are flexible, filling both short-term and long-term assignments. From covering for someone stuck in traffic to filling in for a professional assistant on a week-long medical leave, permanent substitutes are onsite and can be mobilized quickly. The benefits of enlisting the help of a permanent substitute are clear. Student learning improves as a result of less disruption and fewer substitutes throughout the year. Administrators can breathe a sigh of relief as their permanent substitute arrives each morning ready to tackle the day's challenges. And the substitute professional assistants themselves also benefit as they have the opportunity to be seen as a regular and valued member of a school community. Permanent substitute professional assistants can also increase stability during challenging times. They can increase the likelihood of meaningful instruction, thus promoting student growth and achievement. As a regular member of the team, these substitutes observe routines and build rapport with students, staff, administrators, and parents. Their daily interactions allow them to develop a collegial relationship with teachers and other support staff. Permanent substitutes become dependable team members as they report to their home base every day, absorbing its culture and climate. They develop an improved knowledge of school procedures including the school's fire and lockdown drill protocols which improves safety and decreases liability. Familiarity with individual classroom routines, as well as policies and procedures, increases efficiency. For prearranged absences, teachers can brief permanent substitutes well in advance with any necessary information, while the substitute can provide valuable feedback in writing or in person at the conclusion of each assignment. This facilitates continuity of instruction and allows for follow-up on behavioral issues. Perhaps most importantly, regular interaction with students helps permanent substitutes to understand students' individual special needs and idiosyncrasies. They learn individual classroom routines and get to know students by name, which increases the opportunity for meaningful instruction. As a result, students become more comfortable as they come to know and respect their permanent substitutes. This familiarity leads to an increased accountability that promotes student achievement. All members of the school community benefit from the advantages these special substitute teachers provide. Teachers are reassured that their classrooms are in good hands, while students experience greater security and improved education when greeted by a familiar face.

Permanent Substitute Professional Assistant Responsibilities :

• Adhere to the curriculum lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher
• Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals
• Oversee students outside of the classroom including in the hallways and cafeteria
• Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times
• Document daily notes for the classroom teacher
• Ensure classroom and work is kept clean and orderly

Permanent Substitute Professional Assistant Requirements :

• Candidates must hold at least an Associates Degree OR have completed a minimum of 60 college credits OR passed the ParaPro test
• Must be detail oriented and able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Application Process :

• New permanent building substitutes will be invited to interview throughout the school year as vacancies are created.
• A completed application must include your letter of interest, resume, copy of college transcript and two current letters of reference
• Please review your documents after you have uploaded your electronic files to make sure that the entire document may be read on the screen. Please make sure that your transcripts are legible and printable.
• We only accept supporting application materials online (letters of interest, resumes, college transcripts and letters of reference). Please do not send materials through the U.S. mail or email.

Permanent Substitute Pay Rate :

• The current per diem substitute pay rate is $125.00. You will be guaranteed work every school day.