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Substitute Teachersub23-24(a)

The Palmyra-Macedon Central School District is looking for educators who will provide our students with a world-class, relevant education.

POSITION:                              Per Diem Substitute

LOCATION:                            High School, Middle School, Intermediate School, Primary School

CERTIFICATION AREA:     All Certification Areas

Job Description
TITLE: Substitute Teacher
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
LENGTH OF YEAR: Per Diem
LENGTH OF DAY: Will Follow Building Schedule
Purpose: A substitute teacher will have the primary responsibility of providing the students of
the Palmyra-Macedon Central School District with a world-class, relevant education in the
absence of the regular teacher. Substitute teachers will guide students in attaining the knowledge
and skills necessary for success during their educational career as well as preparing our students
to become college and career ready after graduation. Substitute teachers will help students learn
the skills and attitudes necessary to achieve a responsible, productive, and fulfilling life in our
changing world.
Guiding Philosophy of a Palmyra-Macedon Substitute Teacher
 Embrace learning for all.
 Creating and enthusiastically being part of a collaborative culture.
 Value collective capacity through job-embedded professional learning.
 Focus on results and not activities.
 Implement change for its effect on increased student achievement and the overall
enhancement of the organization.
 Embrace the model of continuous improvement.
Expected Results:
1. Substitute teachers will ensure students are engaged in lessons that reflect the teacher’s
understanding of content knowledge, pedagogy, and best practices by:
 Establishing a culture of learning within their classrooms.
 Implementing the instructional plans prepared by the teacher. When in long-term
placement, creates instructional plans in accordance with the district curriculum.
 Preparing lessons with the appropriate level of content and relevant learning activities
that are suitable to diverse learners and support the instructional outcomes.
 Engaging students in lessons and activities to students in a compelling, clear, and
challenging way.
 Using real-world context and integrating technology when appropriate.
 Continually assessing and analyzing student learning, and making adjustments that have a
positive impact on student learning.
 When in a long-term placement, assessing student work and giving feedback to students
in a timely manner.
 Searching and utilizing best practices.

 Anticipating student misconceptions and planning their lessons to accommodate for the
misconceptions.
 Reflecting upon lessons taught and making adjustments where appropriate to enhance
student learning.
 Conducting and/or attending staff development opportunities, when applicable.
2. When in a long–term placement, data will be collected and used to improve instruction by:
 Designing and administering summative and formative assessments that align with the
District adopted standards and curriculum.
 Collecting and analyzing summative and formative data from student work.
 Sharing and having professional discussions around collected data with colleagues and
administrators.
 Utilizing collected data to gauge student learning and develop plans to improve student
learning.
3. Positive relationships with students and their families will be created and maintained by:
 Creating clear standards of conduct for student behavior.
 Interacting with students in a respectful and caring manner.
 Responding to student needs in a manner sensitive to the students’ needs.
 When in a long–term placement, contacting parents on a regular basis with feedback on
students’ areas of growth and areas of concerns.
 When in a long–term placement, posting grades weekly to the Parent Portal.
4. When in a long–term placement, positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues
will be created and maintained by:
 Participating in professional development opportunities to share and/or acquire new best
practices in teaching.
 Sharing successful lessons and activities with colleagues as appropriate.
 Actively participating in a collaborative team.

5. Substitute teachers will fulfill their professional responsibilities by:
 Holding the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
 Being highly proactive in being an advocate for all students in the district.
 Maintaining reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and
responsibility.
 Meeting and instructing assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
 Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials,
and facilities.
 Maintaining records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
 Assisting the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life
and conduct.

 Serving as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism that includes
a positive attitude and positive and respectful communication.
 Holding and communicating high expectations of student achievement and behavior.
 When in long-term assignments, attending staff meetings and performing actively on
committees as required by the administration.
 Meeting accepted standards of professional behavior.
 Supporting the Mission and Vision of the District.
 Maintaining a professional appearance.
 Maintaining a professional and positive rapport with parents, coworkers, and
administrators.
6. All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the
Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:
 Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a
friendly and helpful attitude.
 Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the
phone, and through written and electronic communication.
 Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
 Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
 Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or
excited state.
7. Substitute teachers will perform all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.
Substitute teachers will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or
abilities:
 Possess the proper New York state certification for the position or appropriate education.
 Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
 Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common
purpose.
 Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor. The
teacher will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.
 Willingness to become an active, engaged and visible member of the learning community.
 A clear communicator in both oral and written language.
 Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.
 Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
 Listens first.
 Ability to occasionally travel extended distances, including overnights.
Evaluation:
Substitute teachers will be evaluated by the building principal.

$135 a day - Certified and $120 per day Uncert.
Substitute NurseC520

Job Description
TITLE: Substitute School Nurse
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
LENGTH OF YEAR: Ten Months
LENGTH OF DAY: 7.5 hours per day
Purpose: The Substitute School Nurse will provide health services and act as an advocate,
liaison, and consultant on health related issues for students, families and school personnel when
the regular School Nurse is unavailable to work. They are an integral part of the
Palmyra-Macedon CSD school program in supporting an optimum physical, mental, emotional
and social climate for all students and staff.
Guiding Philosophy of a Palmyra-Macedon Substitute School Nurse
? Embrace learning for all.
? Create and enthusiastically be part of a collaborative culture.
? Value collective capacity through job-embedded professional learning.
? Focus on results and not activities.
? Implement change for its effect on the overall enhancement of the organization.
? Embrace the model of continuous improvement.
Expected Results:
1. Substitute School Nurses will coordinate and deliver health services to all students and
employees through communication and collaboration with school and community members
by:
? Protecting and maintaining students’ health by providing professional nursing services in
accordance with Nursing Standards and NYS Licensing.
? Providing nursing triage, counsel, and care of patients who are ill, injured or experiencing
alteration in the normal health process.
? Providing NY State-mandated and annual screening programs including vision, hearing,
height, weight and scoliosis.
? Facilitating NY State-mandated immunization and communicable disease control
requirements.
? Identifying and assessing students’ health needs, implementing services, and evaluating
plans of care which impact student learning and achievement or safety.
? Participating as members of the school’s multi-disciplinary teams, interpreting medical
data and writing objectives for the health component on IEP and/or 504 plans.

? Acting as a liaison between home, school, and community providers for medical issues,
including visiting students at home as directed by the Director of Student Services,
Building Principal or their designee.
? Identifying and reporting school building safety or environmental issues which impact
students’ or staff’s health to the building administrator.
? Participating as members of the school’s Emergency Management, Health and Safety, and
Crisis Response Teams.
? Supervising aides working in the health office.
? Administering medication, including but not limited to, allergy injections, insulin,
nebulizer therapy and other treatments as prescribed by a provider licensed by a state
regulatory board to prescribe medications and treatments.
2. All information regarding student and staff health and safety will be accurately maintained
and updated by:
? Documenting health services provided in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act.
? Maintaining current pertinent health data for each student by periodic review and
updating of individual student’s electronic and paper health records.
? Documenting, updating, and completing student and staff insurance/accident reports.
? Initiating and documenting health surveillance programs as needed.
? Recording, compiling and reporting aggregate student health information as required by
NYS Department of Health.
3. The importance of making healthy choices will be promoted by:
? Creating an environment that is positive, student-centered, and differentiated to meet the
needs of all learners.
? Providing staff and community educational opportunities as needed.
4. Substitute School Nurse will seek and take advantage of professional growth opportunities
by:
? Developing and pursuing individual professional growth plans which may include:
in-service workshops, graduate courses, conferences and collegial learning.
? Participating in research and data collection involving School Nursing and Health
Education.
? Demonstrating an understanding of the community’s needs in which they practice.
? Collaborating with community partners in the delivery of Health Education or services as
needed.
5. The Nurse’s Office and Athletic Department will work together to ensure the safety of our
students by:
? Reviewing Health Appraisal and Sports Clearance forms for student athletes prior to the
start of each sport season.(requires some summer hours)

? Following-up contact with parents and primary care providers regarding clarification or
missing medical information.
? Providing athletic directors/coaches with cleared student lists and relevant medical
information in a timely fashion.
6. The Substitute School Nurse will maintain and promote the Nurse’s Office as a professional
environment by:
? Communicating with students, parents, community members, and staff in a professional
manner verbally and in writing including through electronic means.
7. All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the
Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:
? Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a
friendly and helpful attitude.
? Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the
phone, and through written and electronic communication.
? Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
? Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
? Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or
excited state.
8. The Substitute School Nurse will perform all other duties as assigned by the School Nurse
Coordinator and/or Building Principal.
The Substitute School Nurse will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications,
skills and/or abilities:
? Possess the proper New York state license and certifications for the position.
? Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
? A clear communicator in oral and written language, including electronic communication.
? Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.
? Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
? Listens first.
? Organization skills.
? Knowledge of effective grade appropriate counseling techniques for students of all ages.
Evaluation:
The Substitute School Nurse will be evaluated on an annual basis by the School Nurse
Coordinator and/or the building administrator.

$30.00 per hour
Substitute Bus DriverC519

Job Description

TITLE: Bus Driver
REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor
Purpose: The Bus Driver will have the primary responsibility of operating a Commercial Motor
Vehicle large automotive vehicle. The operator drives a school bus on an assigned route and for
special events. The operator is responsible for the safety and conduct of the passengers. The Bus
Driver will also have the primary responsibility of being the “face” of the building/department
and ensuring all patrons receive a warm and friendly greeting. This Result Oriented Job
Description is in conjunction with the job description provided by the Wayne County Civil
Service.
Guiding Philosophy of a Palmyra-Macedon Bus Driver
 Embrace learning for all.
 Create and enthusiastically be part of a collaborative culture.
 Value collective capacity through job-embedded professional learning.
 Focus on results and not activities.
 Implement change for its effect on increased student achievement and the overall
enhancement of the organization.
 Embrace the model of continuous improvement.
Expected Results:
1. The Bus Driver will ensure our students will be safely transported to and from school and
school sponsored events by:
 Safely operating a school bus or school transportation vehicle on a regular schedule or on
special occasions, including under difficult driving and road conditions.
 Implementing current, relevant knowledge of driving safety practices, traffic laws, and
regulations.
 Demonstrating mental alertness in and around a school transportation vehicle.
 Checking the operational condition of the school transportation vehicle before starting on
a trip.
 Reporting any operational defect to Head Mechanic.
 Informing children about safety practices.
 Maintaining orderly conduct of children on and around the school transportation vehicle.
 Keeping interior and exterior of the vehicle clean and neat.
 Operating a different school transportation vehicle such as a Type A, B or C School Bus.
 Maintaining records of mileage, routes, and times.
 Documenting and reporting incidents to the immediate supervisor within the required
timeframe of the event.

 Maintaining and updating of routes and pick-up points.
 Report all mechanical defects to Head Mechanic.
 Participating in all required school district and Department of Motor Vehicles and SED
training.
 Following all rules, regulations, and laws associated with driving a school bus.
Following all requirements, regulations, and policies outlined in the Collective
Bargaining Agreement and Transportation Handbook.
2. The Bus Driver will ensure all parents, students, community members, employees, and all
visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:
 Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a
friendly and helpful attitude.
 Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the
phone, and through written and electronic communication.
 Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
 Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
 Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or
excited state.
 Being dependable.
 Being patient.
3. The Bus Driver will assume other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned by the
Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director.
The Bus Driver will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or
abilities:
 Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
 21 years of age.
 Current Commercial Driver’s License-B with Passenger endorsement, and School Bus
endorsement.
 Pass the Physical Performance Test.
 Pass and maintain 19-A Physical Examination Clearance and any other required follow
up examinations.
 Must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and
Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education part 6 and section 509.
 Fingerprint and background check clearance.
 Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common
purpose.
 Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor. The
successful candidate will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.
 Willingness to become an active, engaged and visible member of the Pal-Mac
community.
 A clear communicator in both oral and written language.

 Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.
 Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
 Listens first.
Evaluation:
The Bus Driver will report to the Transportation Supervisor and be evaluated by the District

$26.60 per hour
Building Substitute TeacherF660

Job Description
TITLE: Substitute Teacher
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
LENGTH OF YEAR: Per Diem
LENGTH OF DAY: Will Follow Building Schedule
Purpose: A substitute teacher will have the primary responsibility of providing the students of
the Palmyra-Macedon Central School District with a world-class, relevant education in the
absence of the regular teacher. Substitute teachers will guide students in attaining the knowledge
and skills necessary for success during their educational career as well as preparing our students
to become college and career ready after graduation. Substitute teachers will help students learn
the skills and attitudes necessary to achieve a responsible, productive, and fulfilling life in our
changing world.
Guiding Philosophy of a Palmyra-Macedon Substitute Teacher
 Embrace learning for all.
 Creating and enthusiastically being part of a collaborative culture.
 Value collective capacity through job-embedded professional learning.
 Focus on results and not activities.
 Implement change for its effect on increased student achievement and the overall
enhancement of the organization.
 Embrace the model of continuous improvement.
Expected Results:
1. Substitute teachers will ensure students are engaged in lessons that reflect the teacher’s
understanding of content knowledge, pedagogy, and best practices by:
 Establishing a culture of learning within their classrooms.
 Implementing the instructional plans prepared by the teacher. When in long-term
placement, creates instructional plans in accordance with the district curriculum.
 Preparing lessons with the appropriate level of content and relevant learning activities
that are suitable to diverse learners and support the instructional outcomes.
 Engaging students in lessons and activities to students in a compelling, clear, and
challenging way.
 Using real-world context and integrating technology when appropriate.
 Continually assessing and analyzing student learning, and making adjustments that have a
positive impact on student learning.
 When in a long-term placement, assessing student work and giving feedback to students
in a timely manner.
 Searching and utilizing best practices.

 Anticipating student misconceptions and planning their lessons to accommodate for the
misconceptions.
 Reflecting upon lessons taught and making adjustments where appropriate to enhance
student learning.
 Conducting and/or attending staff development opportunities, when applicable.
2. When in a long–term placement, data will be collected and used to improve instruction by:
 Designing and administering summative and formative assessments that align with the
District adopted standards and curriculum.
 Collecting and analyzing summative and formative data from student work.
 Sharing and having professional discussions around collected data with colleagues and
administrators.
 Utilizing collected data to gauge student learning and develop plans to improve student
learning.
3. Positive relationships with students and their families will be created and maintained by:
 Creating clear standards of conduct for student behavior.
 Interacting with students in a respectful and caring manner.
 Responding to student needs in a manner sensitive to the students’ needs.
 When in a long–term placement, contacting parents on a regular basis with feedback on
students’ areas of growth and areas of concerns.
 When in a long–term placement, posting grades weekly to the Parent Portal.
4. When in a long–term placement, positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues
will be created and maintained by:
 Participating in professional development opportunities to share and/or acquire new best
practices in teaching.
 Sharing successful lessons and activities with colleagues as appropriate.
 Actively participating in a collaborative team.

5. Substitute teachers will fulfill their professional responsibilities by:
 Holding the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
 Being highly proactive in being an advocate for all students in the district.
 Maintaining reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and
responsibility.
 Meeting and instructing assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
 Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials,
and facilities.
 Maintaining records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
 Assisting the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life
and conduct.

 Serving as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism that includes
a positive attitude and positive and respectful communication.
 Holding and communicating high expectations of student achievement and behavior.
 When in long-term assignments, attending staff meetings and performing actively on
committees as required by the administration.
 Meeting accepted standards of professional behavior.
 Supporting the Mission and Vision of the District.
 Maintaining a professional appearance.
 Maintaining a professional and positive rapport with parents, coworkers, and
administrators.
6. All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the
Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:
 Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a
friendly and helpful attitude.
 Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the
phone, and through written and electronic communication.
 Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
 Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
 Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or
excited state.
7. Substitute teachers will perform all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.
Substitute teachers will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or
abilities:
 Possess the proper New York state certification for the position or appropriate education.
 Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
 Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common
purpose.
 Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor. The
teacher will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.
 Willingness to become an active, engaged and visible member of the learning community.
 A clear communicator in both oral and written language.
 Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.
 Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
 Listens first.
 Ability to occasionally travel extended distances, including overnights.
Evaluation:
Substitute teachers will be evaluated by the building principal.

The Palmyra-Macedon Central School District is looking for educators who will provide our students with a world-class, relevant education.

POSITION:                              Per Diem Building Substitute

LOCATION:                            High School, Middle School, Intermediate School, Primary School

CERTIFICATION AREA:     All Certification Areas

 

$140 Certified & $120 Uncertified Daily

Only applicants who submit all the required materials will be considered for the position.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all materials have been submitted for review.

Palmyra-Macedon CSD is an equal opportunity employer.