Building Substitute

Job Summary

Permanent Building Substitute (10‑month)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Type: Part‑time (0.875 – 35 hours per week)

Salary: FY26 $ 22.76 per hour (FY27 salary TBD)

Location: Middle School, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Area of consideration: All qualified candidates

• Review all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Maintain the established routines and procedures of the district, school, classroom, and students to which assigned.
• Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which educators are subject, and which good teaching practices dictate.
• Teach the lesson as outlined in the educator’s substitute folder, consulting with the principal before initiating any teaching or other procedure not specified in the folder.
• Make appropriate use of media and instructional materials.
• Oversee student behavior in class and during lunch/recess periods, taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Obtain working knowledge of all emergency and crisis procedures, maintaining an instructional environment necessary for the safety, health and welfare of the students.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district or school policies and regulations, respecting confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in assigned grade/subject by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (not required, but considered a plus).
• Minimum of two years of college education required;
  Bachelor’s degree considered a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults.
• Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies.
• Other qualifications deemed appropriate by the Superintendent, in conformity with state certification requirements.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.