About this role
Portsmouth School Department is seeking substitute teachers for grades Pre K-12. Portsmouth School District has one (1) high school, one (1) middle school, and two (2) elementary schools. Substitute teachers are an important part of the PSD educational team, covering classes and providing instruction and supervision for students when their regular teacher is absent. As a substitute teacher, you are responsible for implementing lesson plans left by the teacher, reliably arriving on time to supervise and instruct the classes you are signed up to cover, following available lesson plans, attending to routine classroom tasks and established schedules, maintaining an orderly classroom environment conducive to student learning, and performing other duties as assigned. Substitute teaching can be an ideal employment situation for those who enjoy working with children and adults in an educational setting and seek flexibility in work schedule and assignments. Substitute teachers must possess excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills; be professional in demeanor and appearance; be punctual, reliable, organized, and flexible; and be capable and interested in working in a variety of assignments and at different school locations on a regular basis. Eligibility Requirements: 1. Valid teaching certificate or Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree from accredited institution or a minimum of two years college completion on track to a four year degree (official transcripts should be uploaded to this application or delivered in person) 2. Current Resume with three contact references (reference letters uploaded to SchoolSpring application). For more information, including current rates, interested candidates are encouraged to visit PSD Substitute page at: https://www.portsmouthschoolsri.org/page/sub Terms of Employment: Day-to-day intermittent basis. *Please see additional requirements within this job posting.
A current National background check is required in order to begin substitute teaching. Check with the RI Office of the Attorney General at (401) 274-4400 your local RI police department for hours. You will be fingerprinted and a search of statewide criminal history will be initiated. Fingerprints will then be forwarded for a national criminal history check. Day-to-day Substitutes are at-will educational employees subject to RIGL § 28-44-68. Benefit payments for services with nonprofit organizations and educational institutions and governmental entities. Approved candidates must attend a one-time mandatory substitute orientation meeting within one month of employment (information will be provided).