Certified Substitute Teacher Pool- SY

Substitute Teacher Pool (Certified & Education Students) - SY 26-27

East Providence School Department EAST PROVIDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT - East Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job : 5930458

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Class

Title:

Substitute Teacher

Department: School

Classification: Substitute — Per Diem / As Needed

Immediate Supervisor: Principal and/or Assistant Principal

CLASS

DESCRIPTION:

The substitute teacher assumes the duties of the regularly assigned classroom teacher in his or her absence, maintaining continuity of instruction and a safe, orderly learning environment. Substitutes may be assigned to any grade level or content area across the district based on daily need.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the policies and related directives of the East Providence School Department.
• Reports to the assigned building on time and checks in at the main office at the start of each assignment.
• Reviews and follows lesson plans, seating charts, and instructions left by the classroom teacher; delivers planned instruction to the full class period or day.
• Maintains a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom consistent with school-wide expectations and building procedures.
• Takes and records accurate attendance according to building practice.
• Supervises students in the classroom and in assigned duties such as hallway, cafeteria, recess, arrival, and dismissal coverage.
• Follows all student health, safety, emergency, and evacuation procedures for the assigned building.
• Adheres to student confidentiality requirements, including FERPA and IDEA, and maintains confidentiality regarding student records, IEPs, 504 plans, and behavior information.
• Implements accommodations and modifications identified in student IEPs and 504 plans as directed by building staff.
• Collects and secures student work, and leaves written notes for the classroom teacher summarizing what was covered and any concerns.
• Reports any student injury, behavioral incident, or safety concern to the main office immediately.
• Returns all keys, materials, and district-issued items to the office at the end of the assignment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher required for substitute teaching assignments.
• Must possess or be eligible for a valid Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Substitute Teacher Certificate.
• Prior experience working with school-age children preferred.
• Must possess a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to accept assignments on short notice.
• Must be proficient with basic computer and classroom technology.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• National and state criminal background check (BCI) as required by Rhode Island law.
• Completion of all district onboarding and mandatory training prior to first assignment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Per diem, as-needed basis; no guaranteed number of days.
• Daily rate of $ 125 per day, Day 31 $ 150, Day 61 $ 175. Long-term substitute assignments are compensated at a higher rate. Please note these are working days.
• Assignments are posted and accepted through Frontline/Aesop.
• Substitute positions are not benefit-eligible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, stretching, and walking. The employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear, and to use hands to handle or feel. The employee must be able to perform physical activities such as lifting…