FTE Long-Term Substitute Science Teacher - Grade 6

Lexington Public Schools (MA) Clarke Middle School
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Lexington Public Schools (MA) Clarke Middle School
- Lexington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5960573

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Position Title: 1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Science Teacher
- Grade 6

Reports to: Building Principal and/or Department Head

Terms of Employment: To cover a leave of absence from approximately October 26, 2026 to November 16, 2026 unless circumstances dictate a change.

$175 per diem for days worked. Non-benefits-eligible, at-will position.

Position Responsibilities:

• Meets and instructs grade 6 students at Jonas Clarke Middle school during assigned class time and in the locations and at designated times.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms and as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads and principals assists in the evaluation of their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Teaches pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the School Committee and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate…