Substitute Grade 4 Teacher

Substitute Grade 4 Teacher

Westwood Public Schools Downey Elementary School – Westwood, Massachusetts

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Job : 5811857

Final date to receive applications: Aug 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

The Westwood Public Schools is committed to active equity‑based, anti‑racist education and the creation of a welcoming and inclusive school community in partnership with parents and community members.

Downey School is currently seeking a grade 4 classroom teacher to cover a maternity leave from 8/31/26 to 1/5/27.

The District strives to hire those capable of providing continuity and quality in its instructional programs.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, have experience working with young people, and pass a criminal background check. A valid teaching certificate is required.

More information about substitute teaching in the Westwood Public Schools is available Here.

• Massachusetts teaching certification in relevant area
• Bachelor’s degree;
  Master’s degree preferred

• Knowledge of the standards set forth in the MA curriculum frameworks and the Westwood learning expectations.
• Knowledge of the relevant content.
• Knowledge of relevant School Committee Policies, district and building goals, needs of the students in the class, and relevant state and federal laws.
• Ability to execute the performance standards set forth in the WPS teaching rubric.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to forge effective working relationships with students and parents.
• Technological proficiency, both in the use of technology for communication and for instruction.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrates caring and concern for all students.
• Conveys a love of learning to students.
• Makes positive contributions to the larger school community.
• Communicates clearly.
• Uses good judgment.

Work takes place in classrooms and other building rooms/areas, including offices, auditorium, gym, lunchroom and hallways, within a school building setting, primarily indoors. Job takes place in a high‑performing school district with high expectations.

• Requires sufficient vision to read printed documents and to view detail on a computer screen for extended periods.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching, as well as carrying and occasionally lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone, and in the classroom.
• Ability to hear sounds clearly up to twenty feet.
• Travel among buildings may be required.

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 essential functions.

The Westwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $57,327 to $131,039 Per Year

The Westwood Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• HR Department
• 220 Nahatan Street
• Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
• Phone: 781‑326‑7500
• Email: info.ma.us