Certified Per Diem Subs may also work as Building subs. Subs fill in for Teacher absences. Per Diem Subs follow the Teachers’ lesson plans to ensure that instruction stays on track for students. Long Term subs will develop and deliver lesson plans and provide all duties of a full time teacher. Under the general supervision of building principals, assistant principals and/or their designees, the Per Diem Substitute (PDS) Teacher provides continuity of quality instruction to RCSD students during the absence of the regular teacher. The PDS Teacher adheres to all RCSD policies and procedures, as well as those outlined in the handbook and the current contractual agreement between the City School District of Rochester and the Per Diem Substitute Unit of the Rochester Teachers Association. The PDS Teacher follows established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned. The PDS Teacher seeks to achieve classroom goals and objectives developed by the absent teacher. The PDS Teacher assumes the responsibility for classroom management while delivering curriculum, but also during lunch and recess periods when needed. The PDS Teacher informs the absent teacher (via written communication) of classroom activities, i.e. work completed, homework assigned, any problems which occurred and methods used to solve them. PDS Teachers may perform other related duties as assigned by school building administrators. Minimum Salary: $150 per day Maximum Salary: $261 per day No certificate is required and no certificate is offered by New York State specifically for per diem teaching. Any New York State certificate allows an individual to work as a Per Diem Teacher. CANDIDATES NOT HOLDING A NYS CERTIFICATE MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: Candidates are required to be fingerprinted and have New York State Education Department employment clearance.