Building Substitute, DVUS

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking a Building Substitute for Darby Vassall Upper School in Cambridge, MA. The role involves taking over classroom instruction and specialist classes, supporting students with disabilities as needed, and collaborating with teachers to deliver engaging lessons.

The Building Substitute will develop lessons, be proficient with assistive technology, and maintain records while fostering a safe, inclusive environment that supports high-quality learning for a diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Teaching experience in urban setting with multicultural populations.
• Strong collaboration and team-teaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take over classroom instructional duties and specialist classes as needed.
• Provide instructional support for students with disabilities per IEPs where required.
• Develop lessons, use assistive technology, and work in a team-teaching environment.
• Maintain classroom records and create a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Teaching in urban setting

Collaborative skills

Team teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

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Building Substitute, DVUS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914955

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Building Substitute

Darby Vassall Upper School

Darby Vassall Upper School Community:

Darby Vassall Upper School is a vibrant 6-8 middle school, part of the Cambridge Public Schools. We are committed to collaboration and creating environments that enable all students to learn at high levels. We are mindful of societal inequities and work to challenge injustice. We strive to promote inquiry, reflection, critical thinking, creative expression, resilience, civic engagement, and lifelong learning.

The Opportunity:

The Building Substitute teacher will be responsible for taking over the classroom instructional duties as well as specialist classes. Additionally, the Substitute Teacher may be required to provide instructional support for students with disabilities in accordance with their IEP. The Substitute Teacher should be able to develop some lessons, be willing to use assistive technology, and work in a team teaching environment. The Building Substitute Teacher will keep appropriate classroom records, provide a safe, nurturing environment for students, and establish clear expectations for behavior and learning.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher required. Teaching experience in an urban setting with multicultural student populations. Good collaborative skills for working with collaborating teachers, staff, and parents.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Position Type: Full-Time

Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: [e-mail]