Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher (2026-2027)

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 27,003 - 53,525; Part time

Job summary

The Springfield Public Schools are seeking substitute teachers to maintain academic progress during the school day. Substitutes create a productive learning environment and ensure the health, safety, and welfare of students while following building policies.

Duties include arriving 20 minutes early, reviewing materials, implementing lesson plans, maintaining discipline, and reporting incidents. Required: at least 30 college credits and documents (cover letter, resume, transcripts, three

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of 30 college credits.
• Produce the required documents: cover letter, current resume, official transcripts (sealed envelopes) from an accredited college or university, and three character reference letters.

Responsibilities

• Arrive 20 minutes early to review all materials and ensure preparedness before students arrive.
• Implement substitute lesson plans left by the absent teacher.
• Create and enforce structured discipline and classroom control.
• Establish a safe and positive environment for all students and staff members.
• Report all incidents of students, including injuries, accidents, illnesses, and behavioral problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonably possible.
• Return all instructional materials, equipment, and keys to the proper location at the end of the day.

Education

30 college credits

Job description

Substitute teachers play a crucial role in maintaining the academic progress of the students enrolled in the Springfield Public Schools. During the school day, substitute teachers create an appropriate atmosphere to facilitate students’ learning and ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the students. In addition, substitute teachers are expected to perform other related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s), in accordance with the school/division policies and practices.

Duties

• Be flexible to meet the school administration’s needs and readily adapt to the needs of the classroom.
• Arrive 20 minutes early to review all materials and ensure preparedness before students arrive.
• Report to the main office upon arrival at school.
• Create and enforce structured discipline and classroom control.
• Establish a safe and positive environment for all students and staff members.
• Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in the classroom and surrounding areas to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Honor the teacher and school policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Report all incidents of students, including injuries, accidents, illnesses, and behavioral problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonably possible.
• Implement lesson plans and instructions left by the absent teacher.
• Utilize all academic class time to continue the students’ learning progress.
• Engage all students in lessons through interactive, effective teaching methods to maintain progress in the teaching curricula.
• Organize students and classroom for effective instruction.
• Complete a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular classroom teacher at the end of every assignment.
• Return all instructional materials, equipment, and keys to the proper location at the end of the day.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of 30 college credits.
• Produce the required documents: cover letter, current resume, official transcripts (sealed envelope) from an accredited college or university, and three character reference letters.

Supplemental Information

• Base Pay: $146.36/day
• After 45 days (non‑consecutive): $172.21/day
• Long‑Term Substitute Teacher (30 consecutive days in one assignment): $290.11/day (SY24 pay rate)
• All Substitute Teachers are compensated on a bi‑weekly schedule.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, military service, veteran status, or marital status. The district prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal‑opportunity investigation. All programs, activities, and employment practices are conducted in compliance with federal and state laws.

Title IX Compliance

The Springfield Public Schools is fully committed to Title IX and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in all educational programs and activities. For Title IX inquiries, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.