Guidelines for Employment as a Per Diem Administrator  

Please be aware that Per Diem Administrator positions are solely reserved for employees that previously worked as an administrator in the Rochester City School District and have earned a certificate issued by the Office of Teaching Initiatives in Administration. All other candidates are encouraged to follow the Guidelines for Employment as a Per Diem Teacher.  Previous Rochester City School District Administrators and/or Retirees interested in applying for Per Diem Administrator positions should contact the Substitute Management Division office in Human Capital at 585-262-8554. Please note that all employees of the Rochester City School District must complete the fingerprint requirement before being allowed to work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The purpose of requesting a Per Diem Administrator is to provide coverage when an ASAR unit member is out of work on a temporary basis (illness, personal, vacation, conferences, meeting, professional development, etc.) or when there is a delay in filling a vacancy.
• Under the general supervision of building principals, assistant principals and/or their designees, and in as efficiently, safely and complete a manner as possible, the Per Diem Administrator provides continuity of quality instruction to RCSD students during the absence of regular administration.
• Adheres to all RCSD policies and procedures to which regular employees are subjected.
• Follows, as completely as possible, established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which are assigned and establishes and attempts to assist staff achieve classroom goals and objectives developed.
• Have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
• In collaboration with school leadership, follow an instructional program that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest and abilities of students.
• Assists the administration in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students.
• Counsels with colleagues, students and parents on a regular basis and works cooperatively with staff, superiors and the community.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends meetings and serves on staff committees as appropriate.
• Follows State Education Department's regulations.

INITIAL PER DIEM ADMINISTRATOR RATE:
$300.00 to $350.00 per day based on assignment

The Per Diem Administrator pay is based on assignment. Per Diem Administrators who work at least 16 days per school year will receive a pay increase of $50.00. The pay will remain in effect for the duration of that school year.  Once the school year is completed, the pay rate will revert to the starting pay rate in the new school year. 
EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION IS CONTINGENT UPON SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF ALL PRE-HIRE DOCUMENTS.