Grade 5 Teacher- Long-Term Substitute Weston Public Schools - 4.3 Weston, MA Job Details Full-time $240 a day 1 day ago Qualifications School experience Student progress monitoring Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Teaching Certification Assessment-driven instruction Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Elementary Education Teaching Certification Employee relationship building Mid-level Public school experience Experience working with 5th graders Positive school culture development Elementary school teaching experience Communication skills Classroom community building Critical thinking teaching method Team building Providing feedback to students Full Job Description Position Overview The Weston Public Schools is seeking to hire a Grade 5 Teacher for Field Elementary School. This is a long-term substitute assignment beginning mid-December 2026 and ending when the regular teacher returns from leave (the expected return date is anticipated to be the end of March). We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community. About the Weston Public Schools The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 160 students (K-12). Key Responsibilities Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion Establish a culture of learning that reflects the educational importance of the work Establish and monitor routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and the efficient use of time Manage student behavior to allow for high levels of engagement with the content Model a precise and expressive use of language to effectively communicate with students, including: expectations for learning, directions for activities, and explanations of content Use questions, prompts, and discussion techniques to cognitively challenge students, advance high-level thinking and discourse, and promote metacognition Intellectually engage all students in learning through well-designed learning tasks and activities that require complex thinking, and include appropriate scaffolding Utilize formative and summative assessments to drive instructional planning, monitor student learning, provide feedback to students, and facilitate students self-monitoring of learning Desired Qualifications Hold a valid Massachusetts license as an Elementary Teacher (1-6) Experience as teacher, preferably in a diverse public school setting Excellent team building and interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills - clear writer, effective facilitator/public speaker Compensation and Benefits Long-term substitute teachers are paid $240.00 per day, for time worked. Hiring Timeline & Next Steps The review of applications will begin immediately. Please note, we also have an anticipated Grade 4 long-term substitute position that is also projected to start in mid-December. If you are invited to interview, we may discuss both opportunities. Only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.