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

Position: Building Substitute Teacher - Roosevelt School 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; to regularly assess students for learning comprehension and to 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.

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
This position is accountable for delivering a 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 covering any classroom or grade level at the school, as well as duties such as lunch, recess, hall, dismissal, 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 workdays

Learn and enforce the rules and procedures of the district and the school

Work under 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 and enforce the school's rules, including safety rules

Prepare for assignments by reviewing curriculum and lesson plans

Communicate with supervisors and colleagues about work-related issues

Work successfully in a fast-paced environment

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

Perform 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 is also available 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 an 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 per hour (6 hours per day)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status, or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs.

For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact the Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609, .

Citizenship Requirement

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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