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Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School
Substitute - Per Diem 2026-2027
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A Substitute Teacher teaches or supervises classes for teachers who are away on leave or sick. May substitute for teachers at several different schools or school districts. May substitute for one day or for a longer term absence; may follow lesson plans developed by the regular teacher, or work with teacher who will be out to create new lesson plans and assignments.
$44,481 / year median in Massachusetts
+11% projected growth
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Substitute - Per Diem 2026-2027
Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School
Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School - Northampton, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5856507Application Deadline:
Posted until filledPosted:
YesterdayStarting Date:
Aug 31, 2026 Job DescriptionDEFINITION
A substitute teacher is employed on an on-call day-to-day basis. Substitutes are expected to fulfill all functions of the substitute position in a satisfactory manner.SALARY:
Substitute pay schedule: $120.00 per day for daily assignments; $60.00 for half-day assignmentsBASIC FUNCTIONS
Under the direction of the Principal, to function on call as needed as a substitute, on a day-to-day assignment, at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for continuous supervision of students in the classroom and shop
- Take class attendance, and submit it to the Main Office
- Follow lesson plans effectively.
- Responsible for student academic and vocational growth and development in meeting student academic and vocational needs by providing appropriate and approved instruction.
- Maintain cleanliness of the classroom environment.
- Work cooperatively and collaborate with District staff, support personnel, to provide effective learning activities for students.
- Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during assigned work-time, and accept responsibility for maintaining behavior standards school-wide.
- Maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a desirable safe learning environment in and out of the classroom.
- Provide a classroom climate and learning experience that supports the emotional, physical, social, and mental development of the student.
- Follow all district handbook guidelines and site level regulations/procedures.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Act as a roving substitute to cover classrooms as assigned or directed.
- May be asked to cover half-day or a full day assignment, as needed.
- May be required to perform period supervision or cover vacant assignments as needed during the instructional day.
- Bi-lingual substitutes may be asked to translate as needed.
KNOWLEDGE OF AND ABILITY TO
- Read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Follow, and present lessons effectively.
- Maintain a climate conducive to student learning.
- Maintain classroom discipline and apply classroom management strategies.
- Develop and maintain open channels of communication between students and staff.