0.4 FTE Long-Term Substitute ESL Teacher

Harrington Elementary School; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrington Elementary School in Lexington, MA is seeking a 0.4 FTE Long-Term Substitute ESL Teacher to cover an immediate leave through early January 2027. The role is part-time, with two days per week (Mondays and Fridays) at a $175 per diem rate and non-benefits eligibility.

The teacher will plan and deliver English language development instruction for English learners, in coordination with the building principal and the Director of ESL Education.

Qualifications

• Must hold MA DESE English Language Learners license at the appropriate level.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; high level of capability with technology.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Instructs English learners in ESL classroom and in general education settings.
• Plans age-appropriate English language development instruction across reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Maintains records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents and administration.
• Assists students and families in navigating the school and community culture.
• Creates a positive, safe classroom environment and uses diverse instructional techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree

MA DESE ELL license

Job description

0.4 FTE Long-Term Substitute ESL Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5965268

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: 0.4 FTE Long-Term Substitute ESL Teacher

Reports to: Building Principal and/Director of ESL Education

Terms of Employment: To cover an immediate leave of absence approximately through January 5, 2027, unless circumstances dictate a change.

2 days a week, Mondays & Fridays. $175 per diem for days worked. Non-benefits eligible, at-will position.

Position Responsibilities:

• Meets and instructs grade PreK - 12 English learners during assigned class time in the ESL classroom, and within the general education classroom.
• Plans age-appropriate English language development instruction that addresses the individual linguistic needs, interests and abilities of the students, in the four language domains of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Creates a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students, and in which the students are encouraged to take risks by using English for academic purposes.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Assists students and their families in navigating the culture of their respective school and community to ensure a smooth transition to a new learning environment.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms and as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads and principals assists in the evaluation of their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Teaches up to 15 pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing, adapting instructional materials and suggesting strategies that facilitate student learning, and solves health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Must hold a MA DESE English Language Learners license at the appropriate level.

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and possess a high level of capability with technology.

Must be able to assist in the protection of students and school property, assist the principal in fire and other emergency drills as required by law and School Committee policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Phala Chea , Director of English Language Education
• Email: [e-mail]