Special Education Substitue Teacher

Special Education Substitute Opportunities Linden Grove School is committed to doing our very best to keep our staff and students safe, supported, and ready to learn. That is why we are building a strong team of dependable substitute professionals who are ready to step in when a staff member is ill, away for scheduled time off, or otherwise unable to be in the classroom. As a substitute at Linden Grove School, you have the opportunity to make an immediate difference in the lives of children while becoming part of a supportive school community. At Linden Grove School, we strive to: Identify, nurture, and unleash each child's potential Research and implement progressive teaching methods Establish a partnership between staff, parents, the child, and the community Respect each child's individualism Provide opportunities for interaction and friendship Build trust through compassion, transparency, and consistency Reflect on our challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth Special education substitutes provide instructional, behavioral, and classroom support to students from early childhood through middle school. Responsibilities may include: Providing instructional and behavioral support to classroom teachers and students. Supporting students with autism and other specialized learning needs. Supervising students during recess, lunch, sensory breaks, and other activities. Implementing pre-written lesson plans and classroom routines. Supporting student behavior plans and established program guidelines. Recording student progress using data sheets, goal sheets, and daily logs. Updating student daily information electronically. Assisting with classroom organization and educational activities. Maintaining classroom health and safety standards. Working collaboratively with teachers, behavior coordinators, therapists, and other members of the school-based team. Supporting students independently or as part of a co-teaching team. Long-Term Substitute(s) Long-Term Substitute Paraprofessional: Up to $600 per week—Grade level Intermediate 4th to 6th grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher: Up to $650 per week (requires a bachelor's degree and may be required to write lesson plans) - Grade level Early Childhood K-2nd. This position could lead to long-term employment. Rates will vary based on availability These people should possess the following qualities: Dependable and willing to step in when support is needed. Comfortable working with autistic children and students with other specialized needs. Patient, compassionate, and adaptable. Comfortable working with students in grades K–8.Able to follow established classroom routines, lesson plans, and behavior-support strategies. Comfortable receiving feedback and learning new approaches. Team-oriented and willing to actively participate in the Linden Grove School community. You do not have to know everything on day one. We value individuals who are willing to learn, ask questions, build relationships, and grow with us. Our valued substitutes are integrated into our HRIS and are paid on our standard compensation schedule: Semi-monthly — the 15th and 30th of each month Payment is made by direct deposit. Because we work with children, all staff must successfully complete an FBI/BCI background check. Linden Grove School covers the cost of the background check when completed through our approved partners. Linden Grove School provides on-the-job training and ongoing professional development to help you become comfortable with our students, classroom practices, safety expectations, and school culture. As a substitute, you aren't simply filling an empty position. You're stepping into a classroom where your presence matters. You may be the person who helps a student have a successful day, gives a teacher the support they need, or provides consistency when a familiar staff member is away. If you're dependable, compassionate, flexible, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to have you join the Linden Grove School substitute team.