Grade 1 Teacher - LTS

Dudley-Charlton-Regional-School-Distric; Charlton (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley-Charlton Regional School District is seeking a Grade 1 Long Term Substitute teacher for Charlton Elementary in Charlton, MA. The role requires planning lessons, maintaining a productive classroom, and collaborating with staff to support student achievement.

The position emphasizes ongoing professional development, family communication, and alignment with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Starting in late October, it is a full-time on-site role in a public elementary school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and Massachusetts licensure required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, resourcefulness and creativity, plus sound professional ethics.
• District policies prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, origin, race, religion, sex, or gender identity.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required by the district.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for elementary level.
• Motivate students and maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Supervise students to ensure health, safety and positive peer interactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan curriculum and contribute to PLCs.
• Assist with inventory, care and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
• Attend and participate in grade-level and faculty meetings.
• Communicate with parents regarding pupil progress; prepare reports and conferences.
• Prepare classes and assess student work outside regular hours.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain state certification.
• Fulfill teaching duties in alignment with regulatory standards.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum alignment

Parent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Massachusetts DESE licensure

Job description

Grade 1 Teacher - LTS

Dudley-Charlton Regional School District Charlton Elementary - Charlton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5944281
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 22, 2026

Job Description

Long Term Substitute

Responsibilities: At his/her assigned school(s), and in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, the teacher’s duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

1. 1.Plan effective lessons aligned with elementary level Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
2. 2.Motivate pupils’ interest and maintain a classroom environment conducive to instruction in the general education curriculum, and the promotion of student learning and achievement.
3. 3.Properly supervise pupils to insure health and safety as well as positive interaction among peers.
4. 4.Work cooperatively with teaching colleagues to plan, develop curriculum, and be a contributing member of a professional learning community.
5. 5.Contribute to the proper inventory, care, maintenance, storage, of instructional materials and equipment, along with other staff members.
6. 6.Attend and actively participate in grade level and full faculty meetings.
7. 7.Maintain ongoing communication with parents relative to pupil progress including preparation of interim progress reports, quarterly grades for report cards, participation in parent teacher conference days, communication logs and other written telephone/personal conferences as necessary.
8. 8.Spend appropriate time outside of regular school hours to prepare classes, assess student work, and perform ancillary duties.
9. 9.Actively engage in ongoing professional development activity, and to maintain state certification (recertification), including an Individual Professional Development Plan approved by the principal.
10. 10.Fulfills the teaching role in alignment with The Principles of Effective Teaching (Regulatory Authority: 603 CMR 35.00: M.G.L. c.69, §1B; c.71, §38) .

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $130 to $130 Per Day

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Essential Functions: Ability to plan and effectively deliver instruction in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework; while providing a suitable learning environment, supervision and motivation of assigned pupils.
  Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher, appropriate licensure from the Massachusetts Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education. Strong interpersonal skills, resourcefulness and creativity, as well as sound professional ethics are necessary.
  The Dudley-Charlton Regional School District is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
  The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
  Steven M. Lamarche, Superintendent of Schools
  School District Offices
  68 Dudley-Oxford Road
  Dudley, MA 01571
  Telephone: [phone] or 508-943-0909
  
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Thibodeau , Principal
• 9 Burlingame Rd
• Charlton, Massachusetts 01507
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]