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Full Time Building Substitute

•Middle School

Melrose Public Schools

Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School

•Melrose, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5953582

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Full Time Building Substitute

•Middle School

Salary:

$115.00 / day x 180 days

Job Goal:

As substitute teachers, you are responsible for the continuity of instruction in the absence of a regular faculty member.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information;

Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies;

Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students;

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;

Report to office upon arrival and departure at school;

Review lesson plans, materials, and/or instructions left by absent teacher;

Report student injuries, accidents, illnesses, or discipline problems to the school principal immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible;

Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate;

Organize students for effective instruction;

Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the building;

Comply with and support school and district regulations and policies;

Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities; and

Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school policies and practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Assume and carry out daily classroom activities.

Excellent communication and organizational skills;

The ability to maintain effective classroom management

The ability to follow oral and written directions;

The ability to effectively manage an individual program plan for students with special needs;

The ability to create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students;

The ability to demonstrate fair and ethical judgments;

The ability to display problem solving, and conflict resolution strategies with students; and

The ability to use classroom instructional time appropriately and wisely.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age;
• Education graduation from an accredited high school or college; and
• Successful completion of background check, C.O.R.I. and fingerprinting.

Melrose Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Melrose Public Schools actively seeks applicants with diverse backgrounds. Grade level and content licensure is required when applicable. Dual licensure including SPED, ESL, ELL, or bilingual licensure and/or proficiency in a language or languages other than English is preferred.

Position Type:

Full-time