Grade 2 Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Longmeadow Public School District; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Longmeadow Public School District seeks a Grade 2 Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Blueberry Hill School in Longmeadow, MA. The role involves leading instruction, developing lessons, and assessing student progress to help learners achieve high standards.

You will collaborate with administration and staff to support curriculum goals, integrate technology, and maintain a positive, respectful classroom environment. Start date is November 16, 2026, with a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Meet Massachusetts state certification requirements.
• Knowledgeable of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Educational preparation relevant to area of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Lead, encourage, and assist students to develop their individual potential for intellectual and emotional growth, resulting in their learning and achievement of high standards of knowledge and skills.
• Set short-term and year-long goals for curricular units and develop lesson plans.
• Use current technologies as tools to enhance instructional strategies and increase student learning.
• Promote high levels of active learning and maintain assessment systems to reflect progress toward objectives.
• Establish a respectful learning environment and design instructional experiences that challenge students to excel.

Education

Massachusetts state certification

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks knowledge

Educational preparation in area of instruction

Job description

Grade 2 Long-Term Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5968000

Application Deadline: Nov 04, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 16, 2026

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB MISSION: To lead, encourage, and assist students to develop their individual potential for intellectual and emotional growth, resulting in their learning and achievement of high standards of knowledge and skills. include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

1.1 Continuously improve professional knowledge and practice through appropriate professional development activities; share information and knowledge with other teachers; apply the best research in the design and development of school curriculum.

1.2 Maintain and incorporate the best research in instructional materials and techniques.

PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION

2.1 Set short-term and year-long goals for curricular units based on sound principles and practices of learning.

2.2 Develop and maintain lesson plans based on short-term and year-long goals and share when appropriate.

USE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

3.1 Integrate current technologies as tools to enhance instructional strategies and increase student learning.

EFFECTIVENESS OF INSTRUCTION

4.1 Promote a high level of active learning through setting high standards and clear goals and modifying instruction to help all students achieve those standards.

4.2 Maintain systems of assessment and measurements which reflect progress in achieving instructional objectives.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

5.1 Establish an atmosphere that encourages sensitivity and respect among students and with the teacher, and practices and routines which create an appropriate learning environment.

5.2 Design instructional experiences in which students achieve high standards and optimize their performance by taking responsibility for their own learning.

EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

6.1 Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, staff and administration using expected professional standards.

6.2 Participate actively in team/department/staff meetings.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO STUDENTS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

7.1 Be available for student and/or parent conferences.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL AND/OR TEACHING PROFESSION

8.1 Work collaboratively to identify areas for school improvement, develop possible strategies, and assess results.

ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE WITH SCHOOL REGULATIONS

9.1 Observe and implement the rules and regulations established for the school system.

EVALUATION: Consistent with current Agreement Between the Longmeadow School Committee and the Longmeadow Education Association.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year in accordance with current Longmeadow Educators Association (Unit A) and Longmeadow School Committee Agreement

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE

Position Type

Full-time

Salary

$100 to $299 Per Day

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to Blueberry Hill School

To learn more about the Longmeadow Public Schools please copy and paste the following into your webbrowser:https://sites.google.com/longmeadow.k12.ma.us/equitythrougheducation/https://www.longmeadow.k12.ma.us/

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Longmeadow Public Schools is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or pregnancy/pregnancy related conditions.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS: 1.Meet Massachusetts state certification requirements. 2.Knowledgeable of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. 3.Educational preparation relevant to area of instruction. Ability to teach Math, ELA, Science & Social Studies 4.Prior relevant successful experience preferred. 5.Such other qualifications or alternatives as the Principal and Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable. The following information is provided pursuant to ADA requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Physical demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job requires. Strength: Light-lifting, 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Key:Occasionally (O)Up to 1/3 of the time Frequently (F)From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Constantly (C)2/3 of the time or more Standing:(F) Sitting:(O) Walking:(F) Lifting:(O) Reaching(F) – Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Handling(F) – Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise work with hand(s) Fingering (F) – Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily Talking (F)Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word Hearing (C)Perceiving the nature of sounds by the air New Acuity(C)Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less Fair Acuity (C)Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more Color Vision (F)Ability to identify and distinguish colors Field of Vision(C) Observing an area that can be seen up and down or right and left when eyes are fixed on a given point. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environmental conditions are a means of describing the physical surroundings of a worker in a specific job. This position is performed in a school setting where the environmental conditions should have no effect on how the job is performed. Noise: Level 3 – Moderate level of intensity.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• David Allen , Principal
• 275 Blueberry Hill Road
• Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01106
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]