Certified Substitute Teacher Pool- SY 26-27

East Providence School Department; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

East Providence School Department is seeking substitutes for the SY 26-27 cycle. The role covers regular classroom duties across grade levels as needed, with per diem rates and no guaranteed days.

Starting immediately, substitutes must have a valid RI teaching certificate or be eligible, and complete required background checks and onboarding before first assignment. Assignments posted through Frontline/Aesop.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required for substitute teaching assignments.
• Must possess or be eligible for a valid Rhode Island Substitute Teacher Certificate.
• Pre-Employment Requirements include background checks and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the EP School Department policies and directives.
• Reports to the assigned building on time and checks in at the main office.
• Delivers plans according to lesson plans and instructions left by the teacher.
• Maintains a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom environment.
• Takes attendance and supervises students during assigned duties.
• Follows health, safety, emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Implements accommodations identified in IEPs and 504 plans.
• Returns keys and district-issued items to the office at the end of the assignment.

Skills

Tact and diplomacy

Reliability / punctuality

Confidentiality

Basic computer & classroom technology

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Rhode Island Substitute Teacher Certificate (RIDE)

Associate degree preferred

Teaching certificate or program

Tools

Basic computer & classroom technology

Job description

Substitute Teacher Pool (Certified & Education Students) - SY 26-27

East Providence School Department EAST PROVIDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT - East Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5930458

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Class Title: Substitute Teacher

Department: School

Classification: Substitute — Per Diem / As Needed

Immediate Supervisor: Principal and/or Assistant Principal

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

The substitute teacher assumes the duties of the regularly assigned classroom teacher in his or her absence, maintaining continuity of instruction and a safe, orderly learning environment. Substitutes may be assigned to any grade level or content area across the district based on daily need.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the policies and related directives of the East Providence School Department.
• Reports to the assigned building on time and checks in at the main office at the start of each assignment.
• Reviews and follows lesson plans, seating charts, and instructions left by the classroom teacher; delivers planned instruction to the full class period or day.
• Maintains a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom consistent with school-wide expectations and building procedures.
• Takes and records accurate attendance according to building practice.
• Supervises students in the classroom and in assigned duties such as hallway, cafeteria, recess, arrival, and dismissal coverage.
• Follows all student health, safety, emergency, and evacuation procedures for the assigned building.
• Adheres to student confidentiality requirements, including FERPA and IDEA, and maintains confidentiality regarding student records, IEPs, 504 plans, and behavior information.
• Implements accommodations and modifications identified in student IEPs and 504 plans as directed by building staff.
• Collects and secures student work, and leaves written notes for the classroom teacher summarizing what was covered and any concerns.
• Reports any student injury, behavioral incident, or safety concern to the main office immediately.
• Returns all keys, materials, and district-issued items to the office at the end of the assignment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher required for substitute teaching assignments.
• Must possess or be eligible for a valid Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Substitute Teacher Certificate.
• Prior experience working with school-age children preferred.
• Must possess a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to accept assignments on short notice.
• Must be proficient with basic computer and classroom technology.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• National and state criminal background check (BCI) as required by Rhode Island law.
• Completion of all district onboarding and mandatory training prior to first assignment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Per diem, as-needed basis; no guaranteed number of days.
• Daily rate of $ 125 per day, Day 31 $150, Day 61 $175. Long-term substitute assignments are compensated at a higher rate. Please note these are working days.
• Assignments are posted and accepted through Frontline/Aesop.
• Substitute positions are not benefit-eligible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, stretching, and walking. The employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear, and to use hands to handle or feel. The employee must be able to perform physical activities such as lifting and/or moving up to ten (10) pounds, and occasionally lifting items slightly over ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and are not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $125 to $175 Per Day

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Job Requirements

• Must complete a national and state criminal background check (BCI), including fingerprinting, prior to the first assignment. Must provide official college transcripts. Must have a teaching certificate or in a teaching program at college.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lynn Fontaine , Human Resources -Administrative Assistant
• 1998 Pawtucket Avenue
• East Providence, Rhode Island 02914
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]