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Westerly Public Schools
Substitute Teacher
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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.
$41,988 / year median in Rhode Island
+16% projected growth
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Position range in Rhode Island $39k - $53k Per Year Substitute Teacher
Westerly Public Schools
Occupation:
Substitute Teachers, Short-TermLocation:
Westerly, RI - 02891Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
06/25/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
SchoolSpringWeb Site:
www.schoolspring.com Job #: 5802139 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window.Did you know:
- You don't need a formal teaching degree to make a massive difference in a child's education?
- In Rhode Island, anyone with just two years of college experience can step into the classroom as a substitute teacher!
- Whether you are currently unemployed, underemployed, looking for a meaningful career pivot, or a college student taking a gap year, substitute teaching offers an unmatched opportunity to build your resume while working on your own terms.
Why You'll Love This Role:
Ultimate Flexibility:
Choose the days you want to work and the schools that fit your commute. Perfect for balancing family life, higher education, or side passions.Gain Marketable Skills:
Build leadership, public speaking, communication, and conflict-resolution skills that look incredible on any resume.Community Impact:
Directly support local students and teachers when they need it most.Compensation:
- Per Diem Substitute Teacher
- $125.00 per day the first year worked
- After 100 days worked within 1 school year, increase pay based on the below salary schedule
- Maximum pay is $150 per day which can be reached as early as the 4th year worked
- Start each school year earning the last earned rate of pay
- Long Term Substitute Teacher & Per Diem RI Certified/Retired Substitute Teacher
- $150 per day the first year worked
- After 100 days worked within 1 school year, increase pay based
Job Summary:
- Provide support to the educational process with specific focus on instructional and mentoring practices.
Responsibilities:
- Manage student learning in accordance with the goals of the District.
- 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.
- Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
- Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
- Comply with and support school and District regulations and policies.
- Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
- Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.
- Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with District policies and practices.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
Education:
- Completed at least two years of higher education (minimum 60 college credits) or
- Hold an Associate degree or
- Hold a Bachelor's degree (in any major!