Building Substitute Teacher - Woodland Academy

Building Substitute Teacher - Woodland Academy

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

As a building substitute teacher in the Worcester Public Schools, you will provide rigorous instruction and support across classrooms and grade levels, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students, including English language learners and students with disabilities.

• Deliver high‑quality instructional experience in accordance with district and state curriculum standards.
• Cover any classroom or grade level assigned by the building principal.
• Assume duties such as lunch, recess, hall, dismissal, and coverage of instructional assistants.
• Assess students for learning comprehension and adjust instruction to promote learning.
• Maintain and enforce school rules, safety protocols, and behavioral expectations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, students, and families.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing curriculum and lesson plans.
• Commit to the position for the complete school year and report to work on time.
• Work successfully in a fast‑paced environment and uphold equal educational opportunity for all.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to meet district attendance requirements.
• Experience working with school‑aged students.
• Ability and willingness to complete a variety of school‑based assignments.
• Willingness to learn and enforce school and district expectations for student and staff behavior.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a work environment that values and supports all students and families.

• Experience supporting students with special needs.
• Language skills in Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African language.
• Experience teaching English language learners.

• School‑year calendar, 180 pupil days.
• Salary: $50.72 per hour (6 hours/day).

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or homelessness. For more information, contact the Human Resource Manager.

• Christopher LaBreck, Principal
• 15 Claremont Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01610
• Phone: 508‑799‑3077
• Fax: 508‑799‑8202
• Email:

Submit a resume, cover letter, licensure, and complete the online application at worcesterschools.org/about/employment-opportunities
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