Full Time Building Substitute - Middle School

Melrose Public Schools; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Melrose Public Schools is seeking a Full Time Building Substitute for the Middle School in Melrose, MA. Salary is $115.00 per day for 180 days, starting immediately, to maintain instructional continuity in the absence of a regular teacher.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe learning environment, implementing lesson plans, supervising students, and reporting incidents to school staff, with a focus on professionalism and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education graduation from an accredited high school or college.
• Successful completion of background check, CORI and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies.
• Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Report to office upon arrival and departure at school.
• Review lesson plans, materials, and/or instructions left by absent teacher.
• Report student injuries, accidents, illnesses, or discipline problems to the school principal immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Organize students for effective instruction.
• Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the building.
• Comply with and support school and district regulations and policies.
• Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school policies and practices.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Full Time Building Substitute - Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5953582

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full Time Building Substitute - Middle School

Salary: $115.00 / day x 180 days

Job Goal: As substitute teachers, you are responsible for the continuity of instruction in the absence of a regular faculty member.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
  
• Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies;
  
• Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students;
  
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
  
• Report to office upon arrival and departure at school;
  
• Review lesson plans, materials, and/or instructions left by absent teacher;
  
• Report student injuries, accidents, illnesses, or discipline problems to the school principal immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible;
  
• Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate;
  
• Organize students for effective instruction;
  
• Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the building;
  
• Comply with and support school and district regulations and policies;
  
• Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities; and
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school policies and practices.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Assume and carry out daily classroom activities.
  
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
  
• The ability to maintain effective classroom management
  
• The ability to follow oral and written directions;
  
• The ability to effectively manage an individual program plan for students with special needs;
  
• The ability to create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students;
  
• The ability to demonstrate fair and ethical judgments;
  
• The ability to display problem solving, and conflict resolution strategies with students; and
  
• The ability to use classroom instructional time appropriately and wisely.
  

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age;
  
• Education graduation from an accredited high school or college; and
  
• Successful completion of background check, C.O.R.I. and fingerprinting.
  

Melrose Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Melrose Public Schools actively seeks applicants with diverse backgrounds. Grade level and content licensure is required when applicable. Dual licensure including SPED, ESL, ELL, or bilingual licensure and/or proficiency in a language or languages other than English is preferred.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Welcome to Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School

Vision StatementOur vision is that all children in the Melrose Public Schools be given the opportunity to achieve greatness and educational excellence through the dedicated efforts of inspired educators, involved families and a supportive community.Mission StatementOur mission is to inspire, engage and challenge all students to achieve excellence. to become lifelong learners, and to be successful participants in our global community.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jason Merrill , Principal
• 360 Lynn Fells Parkway
• Melrose, Massachusetts 02176
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]