Building Substitute Teacher Job Worcester area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Building Substitute Teacher - Woodland Academy 2026-2027

Job Description

Position: Building Substitute Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

As a teacher in the Worcester Public Schools you will be expected to provide rigorous instruction to the diverse population of students in your classroom. You will be expected to align your teaching to the district and state curriculum, regularly assess students for learning comprehension, and modify your teaching to ensure that students are learning; to provide a classroom that is conducive to the learning needs of all students, especially students who are learning English and students with disabilities.

The Worcester Public Schools is wonderfully diverse and our successful teachers capitalize on this diversity to provide rich learning environments. Being an educator in the Worcester Public Schools will require that you have patience, perseverance, creativity, excellent content knowledge, and a true desire to prepare all students for successful lives.

For applicants who are committed to the work of preparing Worcester students to excel in college and beyond, we offer a competitive salary package and participation in federal loan forgiveness programs (more information about these programs is available on our website in the Human Resources section).

Accountability Objective

This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility for delivering high quality instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the curriculum frameworks, standards and the rules and regulations of the Worcester Public Schools. Building substitutes support the work of the building and will be given daily assignments by the building principal. The assignments will vary and can include assignments to cover any classroom or grade level at the school.

The assignments can also include duties (lunch, recess, hall, dismissal, etc.) and/or covering for instructional assistants.

Principal Responsibilities

Commit to remaining in the position for the complete school year

Commit to reporting to work on time and for complete work days

Commit to learning the rules and procedures of the district and the school; and, following and enforcing them

Work at the direction of the building principal and accept a variety of assignments

Interact with students, colleagues, and families in a professional and respectful manner

Supervise students. Enforce the school's rules including safety rules

Prepare for assignments by reviewing curriculum and lesson plans

Be communicative with supervisors and colleagues about work-related issues

Be able to work successfully in a fast-paced environment

Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness

Performance of other job-related duties as assigned

Successful applicants will be expected to be on duty and ready for work 10 minutes prior to the start of the school day and remain 30 minutes after the end of the day. The start and end times for all schools can be found on the district's website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The school calendar can also be found on the district's website.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, or an African Language
Experience teaching students who are English language learners

Work Year: School-year calendar, 180 pupil days

Salary: $50.72/hour (6 hours/day)

To Apply: Any person interested in this position must submit a resume, cover letter, licensure, and answer all questions on-line at…