Long-term Substitute ELA & SS Teacher - Grade 6

Gloucester Public Schools System; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester Public Schools System is seeking a long-term substitute ELA & SS Teacher for Grade 6 at O'Maley Innovation Middle School in Gloucester, MA. The assignment runs roughly from November 22, 2026, through March 5, 2027 to cover a leave of absence.

Massachusetts Licensure in English 5-8 and History 5-8 are preferred, with prior middle school experience and a patient, flexible approach. This is a full-time substitute role with daily pay of $100, rising to $125 after day 21.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Educator Licensure in English 5-8
• Massachusetts Educator Licensure in History 5-8
• Experience working with middle school children with/without disabilities

Responsibilities

• Maintain Order: Enforce school policies, classroom rules, and procedures to keep the learning environment structured and productive.
• Student Safety: Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, lunchroom, or playground, and know emergency procedures (fire drills, etc.).
• Attendance: Take accurate attendance at the start of each period or day according to school guidelines.
• Follow Lesson Plans: Carry out the daily schedule and instructions left by the permanent teacher.
• Guide Learning: Present content, answer student questions, assign classwork, and facilitate discussions or activities.
• Adapt when Necessary: Be prepared with backup activities or age-appropriate educational content if lesson plans are incomplete or finish early.
• Leave Notes for the Regular Teacher: Write a summary of the day, noting completed tasks.
• Professional Conduct: Keep student information confidential and maintain professional relationships with administrators, staff, and parents.
• Collect & Organize Student Work: Gather completed assignments and leave them organized for the returning teacher to grade.

Education

Massachusetts Educator Licensure in English 5-8

Massachusetts Educator Licensure in History 5-8

Job description

Long-term Substitute ELA & SS Teacher - Grade 6

Gloucester Public Schools System O'Maley Innovation Middle School - Gloucester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5946643

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 22, 2026

Job Description

Job Description: Fulfill the classroom duties of the ELA & SS Teacher / Grade 6 from approximately November 22, 2026 through March 5, 2027 to cover the leave of absence for teacher.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Welcome to O'Maley Innovation Middle School

Every day matters and everybody belongs in the Gloucester Public Schools. The Gloucester Public Schools serve nearly 2,900 students in the historic coastal city of Gloucester on Cape Ann in Massachusetts. The district boasts a diverse student body and values how families who come from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures create the richness and vitality that exist in our school communities.In the Gloucester Public Schools:-Our educators and staff care about their students, who they are, where they come from, and who they can become;-Our educators get to know their students because they know that when students are connected to a teacher, aclass, or their school, students are better able to do their best work;-We work together to get better every day;-Making our schools extraordinary is about the work we do every day with each other to hone our craft, strengthenour instruction, engage students, and deepen student learning;-We aim to be extraordinary because we can be, and because our children, the children of the great city ofGloucester, deserve it and should expect it from their schools.Our district includes a high school serving grades 9 through 12; a middle school for grades 6 through 8; four GradesK through 5 elementary schools; a preschool; and a high school alternative program.Our Strategic Plan for Ongoing Improvement has four priorities:-Deepen Student Belonging and Engagement in School-Strengthen Instruction and Better Connect General and Special Education-Strengthen Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health Support-Strengthen Special Education Through Improved Coordination of Services and Specialized Instruction

Job Requirements

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  Key Responsibilities;:
  Maintain Order: Enforce school policies, classroom rules, and procedures to keep the learning environment structured and productive.
  Student Safety: Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, lunchroom, or playground, and know emergency procedures (fire drills, etc.).
  Attendance: Take accurate attendance at the start of each period or day according to school guidelines.
  Follow Lesson Plans: Carry out the daily schedule and instructions left by the permanent teacher.
  Guide Learning: Present content, answer student questions, assign classwork, and facilitate discussions or activities.
  Adapt when Necessary: Be prepared with backup activities or age-appropriate educational content if lesson plans are incomplete or finish early.
  Leave Notes for the Regular Teacher: Write a summary of the day, noting completed tasks.
  Professional Conduct: Keep student information confidential and maintain professional relationships with administrators, staff, and parents.
  Collect & Organize Student Work: Gather completed assignments and leave them organized for the returning teacher to grade.
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  Massachusetts Educator Licensure in English 5-8, preferred
  Massachusetts Educator Licensure in History 5-8, preferred
  Experience working with middle school children with/without disabilities, preferred
  Patience, flexibility and a positive attitude
  DATES: Approximately November 22, 2026 through March 5, 2027 to cover a leave of absence.
  Salary: $100 per day / $125 per day after 21st day
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Titus , Principal
• 32 Cherry Street
• Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]