Building Substitute Teacher

Building Substitute Teacher – Tantasqua Junior High School

Job

Final date to receive applications:
July 26, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:
July 6, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Start Date:

August 31, 2026

Building Substitute – Anticipated

Start Date:

August 31, 2026.

Reports To:

Building Principal/Assistant Principals.

• Provide daily substitute coverage as assigned.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Review all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Maintain established routines and procedures of the school and classroom assigned.
• Teach lessons outlined in the classroom teacher’s lesson plans.
• Write a report about work completed at the end of each teaching day for absent teacher.
• Attend team meetings and IEP meetings as requested.
• Attend parent conferences as requested.
• Meet with teachers for curriculum discussions as requested.
• Meet with teachers and other specialists to discuss school issues as requested.
• Participate in in-service training programs and/or workshops as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, and administration.
• Effectively apply school procedures and Student Handbook regulations.
• Work with children of varying abilities, including children with disabilities.
• Maintain a cooperative, productive and flexible working relationship when dealing with students and staff.
• Resolve practical problems with students and staff.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Plan and organize work to meet deadlines.
• Provide information and assistance to parents, the general public and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner.

• Child development and challenges faced by students with and without disabilities.
• Curriculum expectations of grade level/discipline to which you are assigned.
• Available assistive technologies, with appropriate training.
• Effective use of computer and relevant educational software applications.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Safe operation of school equipment necessary to successfully complete daily tasks, including copier, laminator and paper cutter.
• Telephone/computer techniques and etiquette.

• Evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Appropriate Massachusetts Department of Education certification preferred.
• Approved CORI and Fingerprinting results.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Anticipated salary: $145.00 – $155.00 per day.

Days school is in session: 7:20 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• Greg Sturges, Principal
• 320B Brookfield Rd.
• Fiskdale, MA 01518
• Phone:
• Email: sturgesg

Tantasqua/Union 61 School Districts are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment.