Daily Substitute Teachers 2026-2027

Lexington Public Schools (MA); Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Public Schools (MA) seeks a Daily Substitute Teacher to cover classrooms when the lead teacher is absent, starting Aug 31, 2026.

The position pays $150/day for classroom teacher coverage and $125/day for classroom support staff coverage, with responsibilities including following lesson plans, maintaining order, and supporting student learning.

Applicants with a Bachelor's degree are preferred; experience with diverse student populations is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; In lieu of degree, relevant work/life experience required.
• Experience working with students.
• Experience in racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning communities.

Responsibilities

• Follow the lesson plan left by the teacher for whom substituting in accordance with district's philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes/duties in the locations and at the times designated.
• Establish and maintaining order in the classroom.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Committee Policies.
• Establish and maintaining cooperative relations with other employees.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Student experience

Diversity commitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Daily Substitute Teachers 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5855746
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Position Title: Daily Substitute Teacher

Instructs students and facilitates their learning in the absence of the lead educator.

$150/day for covering a classroom teacher position and

$125/day for covering a classroom support staff position

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Following the lesson plan left by the teacher for whom substituting in accordance with district's philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Meeting and instructing assigned classes/duties in the locations and at the times designated.
• Establishing and maintaining order in the classroom.
• Maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.
• Assisting in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Committee Policies.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative relations with other employees.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; In lieu of degree, relevant work/life experience required

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with students.
• Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Position Type: Substitute
Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Contact Information

• Sofia Perez , Human Resources Assistant
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone] x68033
• Email: [e-mail]