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Job Title: Substitute Teachers

Posting Date: May 7, 2009

Closing Date: September 25, 2009

Salary Range: DFT - (hourly)

Job Type: Instructional

Benefits Eligibility:

Reports to: Principal or Designee

Location: Local Schools

Special Note:

PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST AND/OR SEND TRANSCRIPTS SEPARATELY. ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE COMPLETED APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE INFORMATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED NOR WILL IT BE RETURNED. KEY COMPETENCIES: Candidates must demonstrate an intermediate level of decision-making, critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills. This includes a working knowledge of how to build self-esteem in students; i.e., influence and motivate challenging student populations, set performance expectations and flex your communication style to manage classrooms. Candidates must possess a comfort level in working with elementary, middle and high school populations, as well as students who require specialized services. Candidate must be available to work five (5) days a week at any school in the District.

Qualifications

Education:

Must possess a Bachelor’s or higher degree from an approved regionally or nationally accredited teacher preparation institution; AND a) Have an academic major in the subject area taught OR b) have passed the appropriate State Board-approved teacher certification subject area test if the assignment is in a core academic subject.

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Principal/Designee the substitute teacher will:

Essential Functions:

1. Receives assignments approved by the Division of Human Resources; selected to work in any school five (5) days per week.

2. Reports to the building Principal or designee at the appointed time per the local school; verifies name, employee ID#, Job Code and Job Assignment.

3. Reviews with the Principal, Administrator or designee, all plans, schedules and complies with the Student Code of Conduct guidelines during the instructional day.

4. Maintains, as fully as possible, the established routines and procedures for the school and classroom to which he/she is assigned.

5. Teaches the lesson outlined and described and prepared by the absent teacher, Principal or designee.

6. Consults with the building Principal, Administrator or designee before initiating any teaching or other procedures.

7. Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class, maintains classroom management and control in class, as well as during lunch and recess periods.

8. Reports, in writing on the form(s) provided by the school secretary, on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.

9. Follows all District policies, work rules and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.

Security Clearance:

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

Method of Application:

Internal candidates: Must submit a letter of interest, resume, proof of highest degree obtained, their current classification (job title); work location and telephone number; file number; home address and telephone number; specific location(s) of interest and job requisition number(s), as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.

External candidates: Must submit a completed employment application, proof of highest degree obtained, as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at (313) 873-7101.

Detroit Public Schools
Human Resources
Attn: SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Albert Kahn Building
7430 2nd Ave, 4th Floor
Detroit, MI 48202

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.