Building Substitute Teacher

Westport Community Schools; Giffords Corner (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westport Elementary School in Westport, MA seeks a Building Substitute Teacher to cover absences, 8:15am–3:15pm, immediately. The role supports the school’s daily instruction and student engagement under the principal’s supervision.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor degree, MA certification preferred, and at least one year of relevant experience; citizenship/residency or work visa required.

Qualifications

• MA certification preferred.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides differentiated learning experiences enabling all students to progress.
• Designs units with district criteria and measurable objectives.
• Develops well-structured lessons with engaging activities.
• Designs and administers assessments to measure student growth toward standards.
• Collaborates with colleagues to support improved student learning.
• Maintains safe learning environment and communicates standards for work and behavior.

Skills

MA certification

1 year experience

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Westport Community Schools Westport Elementary School - Westport, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Building Substitute Teacher
Floater to cover absences in specific school building
1 position at Westport Elementary School
Hours: 8:15am to 3:15pm
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOALS: To inspire students by demonstrating belief in their students’ abilities and by providing the support students need to meet challenging academic demands.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1.Provides differentiated learning experiences that enable all students to make progress.
• 2.Designs units of instructions that include the criteria established by the district.
• 3.Develops well-structured lessons with challenging, measurable objectives and appropriate student engagement strategies.
• 4.Designs and administers a variety of informal and formal assessments to measure each student’s growth toward local/state standards.
• 5.Organizes and analyzes results from a variety of assessments to determine progress, adjust practice and implement appropriate interventions.
• 6.Provides regular, specific feedback to students and families on student performance, including how it can be improved.
• 7.Welcomes and encourages every family to become active participants in the classroom and school community.
• 8.Uses two way communication with families about student performance and responds promptly and carefully to communication from families.
• 9.Collaborates with colleagues to support improved student learning.
• 10.Clearly communicates and consistently enforces specific standards for student work, effort and behavior.
• 11.Uses rituals and routines that create and maintain a safe learning environment.
• 12.Consistently uses practices that are likely to enable students to demonstrate respect for differences.
• 13.Regularly reflects on his/her practice, individually and with colleagues.
• 14.Selects and requests books, supplies, and technologies to support instruction.
• 15.Consistently seeks outs and applies ideas for improving practice from supervisors, colleagues, and professional developmental activities to gain expertise.
• 16.Individually and with colleagues develops strategies that contribute to the learning and productive behavior of all students.
• 17.Performs reasonable professional tasks or duties as may be requested by the Principal.

Building Substitute Teacher

Westport Community Schools Westport Elementary School - Westport, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5985358
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $20 to $22 Per Hour

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to Westport Elementary School

Westport Elementary School promotes a love of life-long learning for all students.The school community, through nurturing, teamwork, dedication, and creativity,sets high expectations and foster success in all children.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Westport Community Schools to maintain a learningand working environment that is free from harassment, violence ordiscrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion,national origin, sex/gender, marital status, homelessness, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, family care leavestatus, pregnancy or any condition related to pregnancy, or military/veteranstatus.
*All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00. *

Job Requirements

• MA certification preferred.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 17 Main Road
• Westport, Massachusetts 02790
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]