Grade 5 Teacher (Long Term Substitute) - Steere Farm Elementary

Burrillville School Department

Steere Farm Elementary School - Pascoag, Rhode Island This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID:

5930697

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Oct 5, 2026

Job Description

The Burrillville School Department is seeking qualified candidates for a Grade 5 Long Term Substitute Teacher position at Steere Farm Elementary School. This position will start October 5th and will run through December 22nd. Please see below job description for responsibilities and qualifications.

TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE

Burrillville School Department

Position Description

Title:

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Supervisor:

Building Principal

Department:

School Department

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Long Term Substitute Teacher (LTS) assumes the roles and responsibilities of an absent teacher for an extended period of at least 30 consecutive days. The LTS must be certified in the grade level/s and/or content covered. The LTS implements the Burrillville School Department curriculum for the classes/courses covered; supports a flexible and conducive learning environment; monitors student achievement, personal growth, and development of social skills as appropriate to age and grade level; conforms with all applicable regulations and school department policies; and maintains positive relationships with parents and colleagues.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows district curriculum with integrity, adhering to pacing and content guidelines.

Utilizes a range of instructional practices to meet students' individual needs.

Evaluates students' academic growth, maintains appropriate data/records, and prepares progress reports and report cards.

Continuously moves students toward proficiency by providing them with multiple opportunities to learn and demonstrate content knowledge.

Effectively communicates with families in multiple ways (conferences, phone calls, emails, messaging systems) to discuss students' progress.

Maintains professional competence through professional learning during common planning times and on district professional days.

Participates in all curriculum-related professional learning.

Administers assessments in accordance with district and state guidelines.

Participates on faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Rhode Island teaching certificate OR teaching certificate from a state with reciprocity OR demonstrable ability to be emergency certified in the appropriate content area/s.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. One year of teaching experience in the relevant content area/grade level

Position Type:

Full-time