Long Term Substitute: STEAM Coach

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Long-Term Substitute: STEAM Coach

From January 5, 2026 to April 2, 2026

To provide coaching to staff and students in order to deliver Framingham Public Schools’ high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the opportunity gap among subgroups within the schools.

Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work:
Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free‑thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment; engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community; fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff;

ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community.

Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed. As a district, Framingham Public Schools is committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. We aim to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.

We seek to inspire our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery.

Employees should feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation  strive to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.

A valid Massachusetts teaching license in this field is preferred but not required.

A Bachelor’s Degree in the area of major study is preferred.

Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging in all aspects of education. Also, we are interested in candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a non‑traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field; communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, parents, and the general public.
• Read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Write reports and correspondence as needed; use reasoning ability to evaluate information and recommend an appropriate course of action.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Use professional literature, evidence‑based research, and continuing education content to make practice decisions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements,…