TITLE:  Substitute Teacher, Substitute Paraprofessional, & Substitute School Nurse

TYPE OF POSITION: Contingent (as needed); daily rate for Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals: $140, for Substitute Nurses: $200

LOCATION: All Schools, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

This is the position of Substitute Teacher, Substitute Paraprofessional, & Substitute School Nurse within the Hopkinton Public School district.  Hopkinton takes great pride in its community and its schools, and is dedicated to creating a world-class public education system.  Our educators are committed to our mission to equip all students with the skills and knowledge to become productive citizens and lifelong learners by providing appropriate learning opportunities in a physical, social, and emotional environment that fosters fulfillment of each student’s potential.

DUTIES:

 In the absence of the classroom teacher, duties of the Substitute Teacher will include, but are not limited to:

1. Maintains discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and District policies;
2. Follows professional practices consistent with school and District policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues, and maintains the confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
3. Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate, and assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students;
4. Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities;
5. Assumes responsibility for supervising students both in- and out-of-class settings;
6. Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/District policies and practices. 

In the absence of the Paraprofessional, and under the supervision of the Teacher, the duties of the Substitute Paraprofessional will vary, depending upon assignment to Instructional Assistant, Library Assistant, SpEd Assistant, or an Assistant substitute position that requires specialized training or advanced degree (such as ABA Technicians or Subject Matter Tutors).

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered qualified for the position of Substitute Teacher or Substitute Paraprofessional, candidates must have:

1. Completed a minimum of two years at an accredited college or university;
2. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults;
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate, and in conformity with state certification requirements. 

In the absence of the School Nurse, the Substitute Nurse will be responsible for direct and indirect care given to students in compliance with school district policies, professional standards of practice, physician’s orders, and the Individual Health Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered qualified for the position of Substitute Nurse, candidates must have:

1. Massachusetts Department of Education Certification as a School Nurse;
2. Licensed as a Registered Nurse;
3. Demonstrated ability in school or related nursing;
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate, and in conformity with state certification requirements.

Online is our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please download and print the appropriate application form on our website: https://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/employment1

Send your completed application to:

Human Resources 

Hopkinton Public Schools

89 Hayden Rowe St.

Hopkinton, MA 01748 

Incomplete applications are not able to be considered.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace.  The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.