Building Substitute - Portsmouth Middle School

Portsmouth Middle School; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Portsmouth School Department is seeking a regular building substitute teacher at Portsmouth Middle School starting immediately through the end of the 2026-2027 school year. The position primarily supports Portsmouth Middle School but may be reassigned to Portsmouth High School or other nearby schools as needed.

Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree (or higher) or an associate degree with two years of college, complete a federal background check, provide three references, and attend a

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher, hold an associates’ degree, or have completed a minimum of two years college as part of a four‑year degree track in any field
• Must complete a federal criminal background check
• Must provide three letters of reference
• Must attend a mandatory substitute meeting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher / associate degree with two years college

Job description

Building Substitute - Portsmouth Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5948444
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Portsmouth School Department is seeking to hire a regular building substitute teacher at Portsmouth Middle School beginning immediately through the end of the 2026-2027 school year only. This position is primarily located at Portsmouth Middle School; however flexibility to be reassignned to Portsmouth High School, Hathaway or Melville Elementary, based on need, is required.

RIDE Certification is not required for this position.

Minimum requirements are:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher, hold an associates’ degree, or have completed a minimum of two years college as part of a four‑year degree track in any field
• Must complete a federal criminal background check
• Must provide three letters of reference
• Must attend a mandatory substitute meeting

Thank you for your interest in the Portsmouth School Department

Please see additional requirements within this job posting.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $175 to $175 Per Day

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Portsmouth School Department provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any person who believes they may need reasonable accommodations should contact the Director of Human Resources.

Information pertaining to Title IX and how to file a report, including the Title IX Coordinator contact information and the PSD Title IX Policy, can be found on our website .

About Portsmouth School Department

The Portsmouth School Department (PSD) comprises four (4) schools that serve approximately 2200 students and an administration building. Portsmouth High School is a comprehensive 9-12 high school, Portsmouth Middle School 5-8, Hathaway Elementary School K-4 and Melville Elementary School PreK-4. PSD employs approximately 340 staff members including teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses, and support staff including clerks, maintenance, custodians and paraprofessionals.

About the Town of Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a scenic town in Newport County, Rhode Island and is the second-oldest municipality in Rhode Island, after Providence. Portsmouth boasts a total area of 59.3 square miles, of which 23.2 square miles is land, including 4,000 acres of farmland and 36.1 square miles is water and 56 miles of coastline. Most of its land area lies on Aquidneck Island, which it shares with Middletown and Newport. In addition, Portsmouth encompasses some smaller islands, including Prudence Island, Patience Island, Hope Island and Hog Island. With a population of 17,349 (2010 U.S. Census), the town has one of the most progressive farm preservation programs in New England. The local economy thrives on its boating industry including its five (5) marinas.Portsmouth is centrally located on the eastern seaboard between the major metropolitan areas of New York and Boston. Situated close to interstate highways, I-95, I-195, and 24, Portsmouth remains easily accessible to the rest of the northeast. Portsmouth is located 4 miles north of historic Newport, 22 miles east of Providence, 10 miles south of Fall River, 65 miles west of Cape Cod, 70 miles south of Boston, and 210 miles east of New York City.

Job Requirements

• A current National background check is required in order to begin substitute teaching. You will be fingerprinted and a search of statewide criminal history will be initiated. Fingerprints will then be forwarded for a national criminal history check. If you are an active substitute in the PSD and have a BCI on file with us, you will not be required to have an additional BCI processed.
  Must complete virtual employee training modules
  Experience preferred but not required
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jason Masterson
• 125 Jepson Lane
• Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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