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.
maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their records provides substitute coverage for teachers, assistants or other educational staff as assignedreviews all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching daymaintains established routines and procedures of the school and classroom assigned teaches the lessons outlined in the classroom teachers lesson plans writes a report about work completed at the end of each teaching day for absent teachermeets with teachers for curriculum discussions as requestedmeets with teachers and other specialists to discuss school issues as requestedparticipates in in-service training programs and/or workshops as assignedperforms other duties as assigned
ABILITY TO
communicate effectively with students, teachers, and administrationeffectively apply school procedures and student handbook regulationswork with children of varying abilities, including children with disabilities maintain cooperative, productive and flexible working relationship when dealing with students and staffsolve practical problems with students and staffunderstand and carry out oral and written directionsplan and organize work to meet deadlines provide information and assistance to parents, the general public and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner
KNOWLEDGE OF
child development and challenges faced by students with and without disabilitiescurriculum expectations of grade level/discipline to which he/she is assignedavailable assistive technologies, with appropriate trainingeffective use of computer and relevant educational software applicationsinterpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesysafe operation of school equipment necessary to successfully complete daily tasks, including but not limited to copier, laminator, and paper cuttertelephone/computer techniques and etiquette
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited college or universityAppropriate Massachusetts Department of Education certification preferredApproved CORI and Fingerprinting results
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Days school is in session
Hours:
8:30 a.m. 3:00: p.m.
SALARY:
$149.75 Per DayKathy Pelley, PrincipalBurgess Elementary School45 Burgess School RoadSturbridge, MA 01566
POSTED:
7/13/26 APPLICATION
DEADLINE
7/28/26Tantasqua/Union 61 School Districts are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
