Grade 5 Teacher (Long Term Substitute) - Steere Farm Elementary

Steere Farm Elementary School; Pascoag (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Steere Farm Elementary School in Pascoag, RI, seeks a Grade 5 Long Term Substitute Teacher to cover a temporary vacancy from October 5, 2026 through December 22, 2026. The teacher will deliver instruction aligned to the Burrillville curriculum and support student growth.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and RI certification (or reciprocity or emergency certification). Experience in elementary teaching is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education is required.
• Rhode Island teaching certificate or reciprocity required.
• Demonstrable ability to be emergency certified in the appropriate content area/s.

Responsibilities

• Follows district curriculum with integrity and pacing.
• Uses varied instructional practices to meet students’ needs.
• Evaluates student progress and maintains records; prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with families regarding student progress.
• Participates in district professional learning and committees.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Rhode Island teaching certificate

Emergency certification eligibility

Job description

Grade 5 Teacher (Long Term Substitute) - Steere Farm Elementary

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This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5930697

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Job Description

The Burrillville School Department is seeking qualified candidates for a Grade 5 Long Term Substitute Teacher position at Steere Farm Elementary School. This position will start October 5th and will run through December 22nd. Please see below job description for responsibilities and qualifications.

TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE

Burrillville School Department

Position Description

Title: Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Supervisor: Building Principal

Department: School Department

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Long Term Substitute Teacher (LTS) assumes the roles and responsibilities of an absent teacher for an extended period of at least 30 consecutive days. The LTS must be certified in the grade level/s and/or content covered. The LTS implements the Burrillville School Department curriculum for the classes/courses covered; supports a flexible and conducive learning environment; monitors student achievement, personal growth, and development of social skills as appropriate to age and grade level; conforms with all applicable regulations and school department policies; and maintains positive relationships with parents and colleagues.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows district curriculum with integrity, adhering to pacing and content guidelines.
• Utilizes a range of instructional practices to meet students’ individual needs.
• Evaluates students’ academic growth, maintains appropriate data/records, and prepares progress reports and report cards.
• Continuously moves students toward proficiency by providing them with multiple opportunities to learn and demonstrate content knowledge.
• Effectively communicates with families in multiple ways (conferences, phone calls, emails, messaging systems) to discuss students’ progress.
• Maintains professional competence through professional learning during common planning times and on district professional days.
• Participates in all curriculum-related professional learning.
• Administers assessments in accordance with district and state guidelines.
• Participates on faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Rhode Island teaching certificate OR teaching certificate from a state with reciprocity OR demonstrable ability to be emergency certified in the appropriate content area/s.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of teaching experience in the relevant content area/grade level

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Courtney Francis , Principal
• 915 Steere Farm Road
• Pascoag, Rhode Island 02859
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]