Long-Term Substitute 7th Grade Science

THE WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS SEEK A
* MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

Job Title

Long-Term Substitute

Location

Wayland Middle School

Reports To

Principal

Work days/FTE

6 weeks

Salary/Benefits

Per Substitute Guidelines

Benefits Eligible?

No

Start Date (or approximate start/end dates if an LTS)

03/05/2026-04/27/2026

FLSA Status

WPS is a high-achieving west-suburban district of 2,800 students, with one preschool, three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Our diverse student body hails from Wayland and Boston and is composed of 32% students of color and 68% white students, with 15% of our students having a first language other than English. We seek educators who embrace the diversity of our students and can lead our staff and students in attaining our district's mission:

"Personal and civic responsibility, love of learning, and empathy for others; these are the qualities that the Wayland Public Schools seek to instill in its students. At its core, our mission is to provide a rigorous and stimulating academic environment that promotes the acquisition of knowledge and skills. Yet we deem it equally important to nurture self-confident, collaborative, and conscientious individuals.

We strive to create a climate where risk-taking is safeguarded, open expression is encouraged, and free association is protected. Our goal is to advance our students' growth into principled, informed, and capable citizens who will help guide a democracy that follows humanitarian principles in the global forum, and shape a just society where individuals may reach their full potential."

We welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on relationships, belonging, and excellence. Join us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community; implement equitable practices for all of our students, staff, and families; create meaningful connections that foster a sense of belonging; and provide an outstanding educational experience for students, staff, and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

* Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in education or a related area required

* Master's degree preferred

Professional Certification:

* MA DESE Licensure or eligibility 5-8 in applicable field

* Dual licensure in Special Education or ESL highly desirable

* SEI Endorsement

Specialized Knowledge:

* Knowledge of the developmental needs of pre/adolescents, including their academic, social, and emotional needs

* Strong foundation in student-centered teaching theories and pedagogy in the Middle School model and in teaching in heterogeneous classrooms

* Strong content-area knowledge and expertise

* Working knowledge the Massachusetts Standards-Based curriculum and the principles of UDL

* Working knowledge of SEL instruction and supports

* Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, belonging, and social justice

Experience (preferred, but not required):

* Experience teaching in a diverse public middle school preferred

* Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities preferred

* Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred

* Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and Power School preferred, but will train the right candidate

* Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed

Specialized

Skills:

* Bilingual skills are desirable but not required

* Spanish bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as a dual-immersion program is in development at the middle school level.

* Must have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

* Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment

* Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production

Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above

at the discretion of the Superintendent,

if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)

The information contained in this job description are illustrations of the various types of work performed and are not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them for the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Job Goal:
As the classroom leader, the teacher is responsible for creating a welcoming and equitable learning environment. The teacher develops and implements learning experiences that create a sense of belonging and community, that foster curiosity, and support student achievement.

Responsibilities:

* Create an environment of…