Grade 8 ELA & Social Studies: Long-Term Sub Teacher

Stoklosa Middle School 5-8; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoklosa Middle School 5-8 within Lowell Public Schools in Lowell, Massachusetts seeks an 8th grade ELA and Social Studies teacher for a long-term substitute position starting February 2027.

Candidates must have Massachusetts teaching certification and a Bachelor's degree, with SEI/ESL preferred; responsibilities include planning instruction and assessments, keeping up with curriculum, fostering a positive classroom environment, promoting equity and high expectations, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Salary per years of experience and education level pursuant to pay schedule within Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Certification valid for service as a teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• SEI endorsement/ESL licensure preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience with appropriate age group.

Responsibilities

• Remain up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Plan instruction effectively.
• Plan assessment of student learning effectively.
• Monitor students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials or assessments when appropriate.
• Create an environment that is positive for student learning and involvement.
• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect and safety.
• Make learning goals clear to students.
• Use appropriate instruction techniques.
• Use appropriate questioning techniques
• Evaluate, try innovative approaches and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence in ability to learn.
• Communicate learning goals and high standards and expectations to students.
• Promote confidence and perseverance in the student that stimulate increased personal student responsibility for achieving the goals of the curriculum.
• Strive to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.
• Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.
• Be constructive and cooperative in interactions with parents and receptive to their contributions.
• Share responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district.
• Be a reflective and continuous learner.
• Comply with School Committee policies, contractual agreements, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, administrators and other school personnel.

Job description

Stoklosa Middle School 5-8 within Lowell Public Schools in Lowell, Massachusetts seeks an 8th grade ELA and Social Studies teacher for a long-term substitute position starting February 2027.

Candidates must have Massachusetts teaching certification and a Bachelor's degree, with SEI/ESL preferred; responsibilities include planning instruction and assessments, keeping up with curriculum, fostering a positive classroom environment, promoting equity and high expectations, and collaborating with