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Job ID: 5400532

Job Description

A Regular Substitute is a teacher/Teaching Assistant who is appointed to a regular teaching/teaching assistant position in place of a regular teacher/teaching assistant who is away from his/her position on a leave of absence. (minimum of one semester; maximum of full school year)

Dates of assignment: 1/26/26 - 6/26/26

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid NYS certification in Elementary (B-6)

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

UPK Classroom Teacher

• Plan and implement thematic units that activate and build students' background knowledge;

• Deliver Fountas & Pinnell English Language Arts instruction and implement a standards-based mathematics curriculum;

• Plan and facilitate dramatic play opportunities to support student learning and development;

• Teach language development and executive functioning skills to support early childhood growth;

• Establish consistent routines and guide students in managing emotions and building positive peer interactions to strengthen social skills;

• Execute lessons centered around exploration, curiosity, and big ideas to foster inquiry-based learning;

• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the district's/school's instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets;

• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress;

• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.

ESSENTIAL CORE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities

• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and administration

• Create a positive educational climate for students in which to learn

• Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year

• Maintain accurate student records

• Work collaboratively with teachers, paraprofessionals, and administration

• Utilize data-driven Instruction to maximize student growth

• Foster a warm and inviting classroom environment

• Willingness to work collaboratively with a co-teacher

• Willingness to learn and grow as a professional

• Strong Experience with Technology

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Experienced in working with primary-aged students to support academic, social, and emotional development.

• Experience working with students who are English Language Learners

• Experience in a Pre-Kindergarten or Preschool setting

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SALARY: $23,600 - $26,850 Per WTA Contract

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Internal: District employees (Probationary and tenured teachers requesting a transfer within their current tenure area, Teaching Assistants who are currently fully certified in the appropriate tenure area) may apply by submitting a letter of interest to Human Resources with a copy to the building principal. E-mailed letters of interest are not acceptable. The original signed letters of interest must be submitted by the end of the day on October 16, 2025.

External: All others (including part-time teachers, teachers applying outside of their current tenure area, regular subs, and per diem subs) should fill out an online application at Williamsville.SchoolSpring.com ( and then apply to appropriate posting. If you have any questions, you may contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher, Elementary

Salary: $23,600.00 to $26,850.00 Per Semester

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Lynn Clark

East Amherst, New York 14501

Phone: 716-626-8053

Email: [email protected]

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