Building Substitute - thru

Position: 25-26 Building Substitute - (2/23/26 thru 6/16/26)
This is a temporary poistion, 2/23/26 6/16/26

Position Summary

A building substitute teacher is a consistent, school-based professional who reports to the same building daily to cover for absent teachers, maintain classroom management, and ensure student safety. Key duties include implementing lesson plans, fostering a positive learning environment, supporting various grade levels, and performing additional duties like covering lunch, prep periods, or supporting staff.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position

• Reports daily to an assigned school to fill in for short-term or long-term teacher absences.
• Implements lesson plans left by the regular teacher and ensures academic continuity.
• Maintains a safe, orderly, and positive classroom environment, following school policies and procedures.
• Adapts to different classrooms, subjects, and grade levels, providing support wherever needed in the building.
• Ensures student safety during classroom hours, including supervision during transitions or breaks.
• Communicates with school administration, provides feedback to regular teachers, and participates in the school community.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

• Education: Generally requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), though some positions may require a Bachelor's degree or teaching certification.
• Experience: Prior experience working with school-aged children is typically required.
• Skills: Excellent communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.

• Mobility: Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs.
• Lifting/Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment).
• Physical Dexterity: Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks: Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

Reporting Relationships

• Position
  
  Reports to:
  
  The school building principal
• Position Supervises:
  Not applicable

Terms of Employment

Position Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Full Time

• School
  
  Schedule:
  
  Start to 6/16/2026
• FLSA Classification:
  Non Exempt
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Benefits eligible
• Compensation: $150 per work day

Pre-Employment Requirements

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance

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