Grade 7 Science; Long-Term Substitute

Grade 7 Science (Long-Term Substitute)

Westfield Public Schools, Westfield Middle School – Westfield, Massachusetts

Job : 5374639

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of authorized administrators shall:

• Provide basic core program for those students assigned to this class consistent with state education code requirements.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have students integrated in their regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular assignments.
• Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.
• Encourage good citizenship.
• Work with individual students in providing educational experiences designed to help in the achievement of student's specific goals.
• Assist other professionals in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students.
• Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the program.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day.
• Provide appropriate direction for the facilitation of mainstreaming.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the individual educational plan.
• Collect data and assist in development of Individual Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Work with other staff on curriculum development and program innovation.
• Monitor student progress in and outside classroom.
• Maintain contact with parents of students.
• Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation; determine goals, objectives, and directions.
• Prepare report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms.
• Administer testing evaluation.
• Facilitate IEP meetings.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

This is a temporary assignment with limited benefits.

This position subject to funding.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher >
  Middle Grades
• Classroom Teacher >
  Science:
  General

Westfield Middle School's vision is that all students will become critical thinkers, and prepared for their secondary education as independent and successful learners. The climate of WMS will support all students in setting high aspirations for the future and inspiring them to achieve their goals.

Westfield Middle School will provide all students with high quality educational opportunities, and an educational climate that fosters positive relationships and mutual respect among students, staff and families. All learning experiences must be relevant to students, and focus on higher order thinking skills. Building upon these learning experiences, students will be able to generate original ideas, evaluate information, and communicate their thoughts effectively through Reading, Writing, Speaking and Reasoning.

The core values of the Westfield Middle School lay the foundation for the development and implementation of student-centered course offerings and co-curricular programs. Furthermore, these core values define who we are and what we are about. At Westfield Middle School, we believe that:

• Our primary focus is on academic achievement and equipping students with skills to be critical thinkers.
• All students can and will learn.
• To reach their fullest potential, children and adults need to have high aspirations and be inspired to achieve them.
• Our school climate must be child-centered, and conducive to the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of middle school children. Parents/families are our partners in their children’s education.
• The application of current technologies will enhance teaching and learning.
• Learning and professional growth is an on-going process.
• All programs and educational services at WMS need to be aligned with our Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Student engagement is a critical component of effective teaching and learning. What does "student engagement" mean to you as an educator?
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)