26-27 Intermittent Substitute Teachers, K-12

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Teacher to maintain instructional progress by faithfully delivering prepared lessons in the regular teacher's absence. The role emphasizes student focus, behavior management, and adherence to school standards.

The substitute will review materials, follow Frontline notes, and support students including those with special needs, while coordinating with the Principal and Substitute Coordinator to ensure smooth daily operation.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Check Frontline substitute notes for daily lesson links and review materials left by the absent teacher.
• Deliver instruction while maintaining academic integrity and classroom discipline.
• Maintain safety, structure, and a productive learning environment.
• Encourage student participation and manage behaviors per school policies.
• Support IEPs/504 plans and collaborate with the principal and substitute coordinator.
• Check out with the principal before leaving and report incidents as required.

Skills

Lesson delivery

Student focus

Subject versatility

Differentiated instruction

Performance promotion

Proactive strategies

Time optimization

Behavior accountability

Conflict resolution

Special education support

Inclusive climate

Ethical judgment

Core skills

Directives compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

To maintain continuous instructional progress by accurately executing existing lesson plans in the regular teacher's absence. The successful candidate will establish an organized, safe, and productive learning environment that promotes student focus and engagement. By consistently applying school policies, maintaining firm behavioral boundaries, and cultivating a classroom culture of fairness and mutual respect, the instructor ensures that instructional time is optimized and school standards are upheld.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Access plans: Check Frontline substitute notes for daily lesson links.
• Review materials: Study instructions left by the absent teacher.
• Report arrival: Present yourself to the Principal upon arriving.
• Implement lessons: Deliver instruction while maintaining academic integrity.
• Motivate students: Encourage active participation in all activities.
• Organize rooms: Structure students effectively for instructional time.
• Supervise youth: Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of students.
• Control classrooms: Maintain discipline according to school policies.
• Protect assets: Prevent damage to students, equipment, and facilities.
• Manage behaviors: Apply appropriate consequences for negative actions.
• Report incidents: Inform the Principal immediately of injuries or discipline issues.
• Support needs: Contribute to individual program plans for special needs students.
• Respect privacy: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
• Model equity: Practice non-discriminatory behaviors in all interactions.
• Dismiss classes: Ensure all students leave before departing the building.
• Report departure: Check out with the Principal before leaving for the day.
• Follow rules: Comply with all school and division regulations.
• Assist administration: Perform other related duties assigned by the building administrator.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age;
• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Certificate (GED)

Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

• Lesson Delivery: Proven experience in successfully delivering structured lesson plans to students.
• Student Focus: Demonstrated experience teaching or working directly with school-age children.
• Subject Versatility: Comprehensive teaching capabilities across all academic subject areas.
• Differentiated Instruction: Ability to identify and address the various learning styles of individual students.
• Performance Promotion: Ability to implement strategies, activities, and techniques that promote quality academic performance and positive social behavior, leveraging students' prior knowledge and experiences.
• Proactive Strategies: Ability to maintain highly effective classroom management strategies.
• Time Optimization: Ability to use classroom instructional time appropriately, wisely, and efficiently.
• Behavior Accountability: Ability to apply fair, consistent, and appropriate consequences for inappropriate student behavior.
• Conflict Resolution: Ability to display strong problem-solving skills, cooperative negotiating skills, and active conflict resolution strategies.
• Special Education Support: Ability to effectively contribute to and manage individual program plans (IEPs/504s) for students with special needs.
• Inclusive Climate: Ability to create and maintain a classroom culture of absolute respect, safety, and fairness for all students.
• Ethical Judgment: Ability to demonstrate fair, objective, and ethical judgments in all student interactions and decision-making scenarios.
• Core Skills: Excellent verbal/written communication and structured organizational skills.
• Directives Compliance: Ability to follow complex oral and written directions explicitly and reliably.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs.
• Lifting/Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment).
• Physical Dexterity: Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks: Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

Reporting Relationships

• The School Building Principal and Substitute Coordinator

Terms of Employment

Assuming you are available for substitute teacher assignments, our need for Substitutes will vary from day-to-day and week-to-week and, as such, we cannot guarantee work each day. Employment in this regard, is therefore not applicable under the provisions of chapter 71, Section 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws pertaining to tenure of teachers and school nurses.

Substitutes will have reasonable assurance of employment as an Intermittent Substitute Teacher during the forthcoming year.

• Position Type: Part Time / Intermittent
• FLSA Classification: Non Exempt
• Union Status: Non Union
• Daily Hours: 7:45 am – 2:45 pm (Can vary depending on the school building/Grade Level)
• Compensation: $150 per day worked.

Pre-Employment Requirements

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance

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The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias‑based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.