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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Amherst-Pelham Regional School District
Amherst, Massachusetts
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Job Details
Job ID: 17557 Application Deadline: June 15, 2010
Re-posted: June 23, 2009 Starting Date: September 1, 2009

Job Description
Substitute teachers direct the learning of an entire class or group of students. Some teachers also direct paraprofessionals who work with one or more of their students. Lesson plans are provided.

Qualifications
Substitute teachers must have a four year college degree.
Teaching certification is not required, though it is desirable.

Salary
$70 is the basic pay rate per day.

$75 per day is paid for those who:
1.Have requested the increase from a principal under whom they have worked and
2. Possess some form of teaching certification and
3. Have been approved by this same principal for the increase OR have returned from teaching in the local school system at the same level.

$85 per day is paid for those who:1. Have already been earning $75 per day AND
2. Have substituted for 50 days within one school year AND
3.Have requested the increase from the Substitute Coordinator


Part-time rates are pro-rated hourly rates of either $10/hour (based on $70 per day)or $12.14/hour (based on $75 per day).

NOTE: This application is the first step in becoming an employee with our school district. Once your application is received you will be invited to complete and/or furnish the following documents:
  • Federal and State Tax Withholding Form [W-4, M-4]
  • Original Social Security Card to be copied by us
  • CORI [Criminial Offense Record Inquiry] Form
  • I-9 Employment Eligibility Form and required documentation [example - driver's license, passport, etc.]
  • OBRA Retirement Forms

    Please complete your personal profile including educational and work expereince. If you have any difficulty with this portion of your profile, please contact Schoolspring directly for support.

    Position Type: Part-time
    Positions Available: 20


  • Welcome to Amherst-Pelham Regional School District!

    The mission of our schools is to provide all students with a high quality education that enables them to be contributing members of a multi-ethnic, multicultural society. We seek to create an environment that achieves equity for all students and ensures that each student is a successful learner, is fully respected and learns to respect others.

    Our teachers, schools, and our community-at-large play an essential part of that mission. Learn more about us...

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    The Committees' policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, and the general public with whom it does business. The Amherst-Regional School District, The Amherst Public Schools, and the Pelham Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, political party, and disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment by its programs and activities.

    Job Requirements
  • No experience required
  • Bachelors degree preferred
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

  • Application Questions
    This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

    1. Our district is committed to "Becoming a Multicultural School System". We work to provide all students with an education that enables them to be contributing members of a multiethnic, multicultural society. We strive to ensure that our community of students, families and staff are learning, treated equitably, and share the job of creating a caring environment. Please describe any personal background, training, work, or other experience that you feel would help us in achieving this goal.
    Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)

    2. Assignment preferences: Even though you may be called for other assignments, as well, please provide us with your preferences. Please list grades (preschool thru 12) that you are interested in teaching. Please list subjects that you are skilled at and/or enjoy teaching. Please list days that you are available.
    Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

    Contact Information
    Gretta Tucker, Substitute Coordinator
    170 Chestnut Street
    Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
    Phone: 413-362-1807
    Fax: 413-549-6108
    Email: click here