About the role
Building Substitute (Substitute Superhero)
Reports to: Principal
Status: Non-Exempt
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree in related content area preferred
- NYS Teaching Certification preferred
- Experience in classroom teaching preferred
- Evidence of strong communication, problem-solving, and human relations skills
- Ability to effectively work with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators from a diverse community
Terms of Employment:
- Starting Salary: $32,000
- Annual Raise: Negotiable
- Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits
- Contract Term: 10 months
Position Description:
The purpose of the Building Substitute is to supervise and instruct students in the absence of a teacher. The Building Substitute is responsible for providing additional classroom management support while the teacher instructs the students.
Rewarding Experience:
Ensuring continuity of student learning and maintaining classroom order in the absence of the regular teacher.
Primary Functions:
- Supervision and instruction of students in the absence of their classroom teacher
- Classroom management support
Supervisory Functions:
- None
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision for students in the absence of their classroom teacher
- Assist the classroom teacher to promote maximum student intellectual and physical development
- Assist the teacher during instructional time to facilitate student learning
- Communicate frequently with learners regarding their academic and social learning
- Provide assistance for instructional services to guide and direct student academic and social development
- Assist in the monitoring of student progress
- Communicate with the classroom teacher relative to the academic, physical, and social developments of students
- Participate in all staff and department meetings as assigned
- Participate in professional development opportunities as assigned
- Supervise students upon their arrival in the morning and dismissal in the afternoon
- Fulfill non-instructional duties as assigned by the Supervisors
Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective problem-solving abilities
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage classroom behavior
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions appropriately and effectively
Other Job-Related Requirements:
- Maintain control in stressful situations
- Work effectively with students, parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators from a diverse community
- Manage time effectively with frequent interruptions
How it Supports the Mission and Vision:
- Ensures the continuity of student learning during teacher absences
- Supports the educational mission by providing effective classroom management
- Enhances student development by facilitating a positive learning environment
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Itinerant Location 18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo NY (Huber Hall)
Salary Competitive: Yes
Start Date: 08/17/2026
Contact Person's Name: Rosanne Oliverio
Contact Person's Title: Principal
Contact Person's Phone: 7168542490
Contact Person's Email: oliverio@buffsci.org
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