Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher Grade 2

26-158 Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher Grade 2

Hopkinton Public School District, Elmwood Elementary School, Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Long-Term Substitute Elementary Teacher Grade 2 provides learning experiences in language arts, social studies, reading, mathematics, science, art, physical education, and music to students, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements.

• Provides learning experiences in language arts, social studies, reading, mathematics, science, art, physical education, and music to students, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment conducive to student learning and involvement. Monitors students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.
• Evaluates, tries innovative approaches, and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies available to teachers, to increase student learning, involvement, and confidence.
• Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to diversity among individuals and strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.
• Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events and by self‑generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re‑certification.
• Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building, and school district, attending all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district‑wide committees as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• Licensed, or eligible for licensure in assigned grade by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, including Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement.
• Meets all Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education standards for Highly Qualified Teacher.
• Bachelor's Degree, Master’s preferred, from an accredited college or university, in a related field.
• 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.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

• Full-time (1.0) for the 2026‑2027 school year.
• Salary: $150.00‑$294.63 per day.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Position type:
  Full‑time.

Online application is preferred.

To apply by mail, download and print the application form from https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./employment
1. Send completed application to Human Resources, Hopkinton Public Schools, 89 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton, MA 01748.

Incomplete applications are not considered.

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, or treatment in its programs and activities. The school district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.