Long Term Substitute Teacher - Grade 5 Science and Social Studies

26-27 Long Term Substitute Teacher - Grade 5 Science and Social Studies (8/27/26 - 12/23/26)

Somerville Public Schools, Arthur

D. Healy School – Somerville, Massachusetts

Job : 5737012

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

This is a temporary position, 08/27/2026-12/23/26.

The teacher in the Somerville Public Schools maintains the safety, care, and wellbeing of the students that they are charged with. They have an understanding of child and youth development and provide opportunities for learning and social and emotional development following the standards, scope, and sequence of grade level and content areas. The teacher holds high expectations for every student and strives to know each student’s unique learning strengths and needs, using differentiated instruction strategies to ensure equitable and meaningful access to the curriculum.

• Plans units and lessons and delivers instruction aligned to State standards and district curriculum.
• Provides ongoing formative and summative assessments and analyzes assessment data to determine learning needs of students.
• Adapts curriculum and instruction to teach all students according to their varied learning strengths and needs.
• Establishes and maintains culturally responsive and two-way communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers.
• Collaborates with other educators for the delivery of specialized instruction and/or social and emotional support according to students’ needs.
• Follows guidance and direction of the School Principal and other school and district administrators to maintain a safe, welcoming, culturally affirming, and equitable learning environment.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities, reflects on current practices, and incorporates new methodologies into instructional planning and delivery.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor in accordance with the SEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in the field or subject for this position.
• DESE SEI endorsement – required.
• Bilingual Educator – preferred.

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.
• Physical Dexterity: Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks: Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

• Position
  
  Reports to:
  
  The School Building Principal.

• Position Type:
  Full Time.
• FLSA Classification:
  Exempt.
• Union Status: SEU, Unit
  
  A.
• Salary and benefits are determined in accordance with the Somerville Educators Union, Unit A collective bargaining agreement and the policies of the Somerville School Committee.

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance.
• Fingerprints.

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias‑based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Full‑Time – $66,317 to $129,544 per CBA salary schedule.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Sarah Wahl – Principal, Arthur
  
  D. Healy School
• Email: swahlerville.ma.us