R Long Term Substitute Grade 1 Teacher

Barnstable Public Schools Centerville Elementary
- Barnstable, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Barnstable Public Schools Centerville Elementary
- Barnstable, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5895778

Final date to receive applications: Sep 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

ELEMENTARY TEACHER
- Long Term Substitute to cover a leave of absence

JOB GOAL:

To create and sustain a flexible primary program and a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of pupils; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge; and to evaluate their educational foundations in accordance with each child's ability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess appropriate certification and degree(s).
• Has a knowledge of children based on both formal learning and/or practical experience.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

• Maintains responsibility for relating teaching methods and materials to the growth and development of primary age children.
• Considers the interest level and attention span of children in all activities.
• Recognizes symptoms of vastly superior and inferior pupil performance and seeks appropriate referrals.
• Demonstrates the use of vocabulary appropriate to children of the primary grades.
• Uses known physical, mental, social and emotional traits as a basis for learning.
• Displays initiative and creativity in providing learning activities.

• Plan for a long-range and short-range instruct oral program consistent with school/system curriculum.
• Long-range units to be covered for the year, approximate time frame for general outcome (goal) for each unit.
• Short-range objective(s) for present unit, weekly plan of objectives and activities.
• Develops a one day lesson plan for substitute (activities/skills).
• Diagnoses learning needs of students using appropriate instruments.
• Utilizes appropriate teacher made tests to match objectives.
• Uses results of unit assessments to continue or modify learning activities and teacher plans.
• Maintains cognizance of system time allotments for subjects.
• Insures that clear and timely objective interpretations are offered to parents and students on their progress.
• Keeps appropriate records, administers and uses standardized tests, and prepares progress reports.

• Organizes the physical environment to provide for basic comfort, health and safety of children.
• Establishes positive and consistent standards of behavior which reflect an understanding of primary-age children.
• Conducts the routine and clerical chores with efficiency, accuracy and promptness.
• Uses good planning and student motivation as management tools.
• Solicits appropriately, the help of parent(s) resource staff and principal as aids to classroom management.
• Uses the instructional program, when appropriate, to encourage citizenship and responsibility.
• Manages class time efficiently.

• Demonstrates and reinforces mutual respect among students.
• Uses positive reinforcement and encouragement with students.
• Cooperates with fellow teachers, administrators and other staff to maintain a positive school and system climate.
• Listens and respects the opinions of other staff.
• Communicates effectively with staff and parents.
• Fosters tolerance and understanding of ethnic, cultural, racial and religious differences.

• Participates in curriculum development or review.
• Improves and maintains professional competence through in-service, formal course work and readings.
• Shares ideas, materials, and methods with colleagues.
• Protects confidentiality of information about pupils.
• Utilizes prescribed district and association channels for solving problems or grievances in a constructive manner.
• Uses oral and written English correctly in the exercise of the professional assignment.
• Accepts, considers and uses suggestions and criticisms in a responsive manner.
• Cooperates in the development and support of school and system policies.

• Sets a strong example of good hygiene, manners and self-control.
• Displays a personal interest in students as individuals.
• Maintains good humor, enthusiasm, initiative and integrity with students, staff and parents.
• Cooperates with administrators, staff members, parents and pupils in developing and supporting school activities.

Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

EMPLOYMENT:
This is a School Year position. (183 Days)

SALARY:
Per BTA Contract

Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.

Position Type: Substitute

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Linda Hallamore
• 230 South St, Hyannis, MA 02601, USA
• Barnstable, Massachusetts 02601
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