Syracuse City School District

About Our District:

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind or have been considered "hard to serve" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendentwith improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.

Apply your passion for urban education!

Substitute teaching in an urban district comes with many challenges and great rewards. Our substitutes say they are drawn by the diverse population and incredible potential of Syracuse students. At SCSD, you're part of a team that's all in for a big goal: becoming the most improved urban district in America. 

Build a Rewarding Career!

We believe great substitute teachers deserve recognition and ways to advance into a career in education. Syracuse substitute teachers earn $130-$150 per day, depending on location (see "Compensation" below). Many of our substitutes continue to grow and develop in becoming certified teachers that are hired in Syracuse City Schools. Those certified in teaching will be considered for long-term substitute positions.

Job Overview

Substitute Speech Therapists will be hired as Substitute Teachers, but will be required to have correct licensure (see "Qualifications" below). They will lead instruction in assigned classrooms in the absence of regular Speech Therapists. Substitute Speech Therapists are responsible for helping students build knowledge and skills according to teacher-planned lessons. Once hired, Substitute Speech Therapists accept day-to-day assignments across all 34 SCSD schools and 4 programs.

Who We Want

Successful SCSD employees are all in for Syracuse students. Substitute Substitute Speech & Hearing Impaired Teacher:

• Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels
• Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools and communities
• Are willing to put the interests of students first
• Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in schools and the district
• Build the relationships needed to serve our students well

Specific Duties

Reporting to the Principal and acting as the teacher for the day, the Substitute Speech & Hearing Impaired Teacher must, at a minimum:

• Work a total of either 7 hours or 8 hours and 15 minutes per day, depending on the assigned school (see below)
• Report to the school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials
• Lead lessons as prescribed in the plans left by the classroom teacher
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and grade-level appropriate
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in plans
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Perform non-classroom duties usually required of the absent teacher (lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.)
• Follow all school and classroom procedures
• Perform other related duties as directed by Principal or Vice Principal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• All candidates must possess New York State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Interest in serving Syracuse City students in various schools and programs
• Ability to accept daily assignments in various SCSD schools and programs
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $101.75 to the candidate.
• City Residents are encouraged to apply!

Compensation/Benefits

• Daily rate of $170 depending on location and number of hours worked