Long Term Substitute - Family Consumer Science

Portsmouth School District; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth School District is seeking a long-term substitute for Family Consumer Sciences at Portsmouth Middle School. The role involves continuing instruction in nutrition, food safety, kitchen safety, and basic cooking, using a lab-based classroom environment.

The position requires adapting lessons, assessing student progress, and maintaining records, with collaboration across the middle school staff. A state teaching certification is preferred, and transportation ability is required.

Qualifications

• State Certification in Teaching is preferred.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of instruction in the absence of regular faculty.
• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with district goals.
• Promotes a safe, conducive learning environment and differentiates instruction.
• Plans lessons and translates them into learning experiences for efficient use of time.
• Assesses student learning and adjusts instructional methods for individual needs, including students with special needs.
• Maintains accurate records of student activities, achievement and attendance.
• Coordinates with middle school staff and participates in meetings and committees.

Job description

Long Term Substitute - Family Consumer Science JobID: 1149

• Position Type: Long-term Substitute/ Long-term Substitute
• Date Posted: 11/10/2026
• Location: Portsmouth Middle School

Long-term Substitute

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, long-term substitutes are responsible for providing continuity of instruction to students in the absence of regular faculty members. Family Consumer Sciences at Portsmouth Middle School serve as a nutrition and cooking class for students. Students work on elements of nutrition, food safety, kitchen safety, and basic cooking. The lab based classroom would be best served by a long-term substitute who is comfortable taking over established classes who are preparing food in class.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Curriculum Guide will be provided with a structured course outline as a guide.
• Support school regulations and policies.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• The administrators and teachers of the Portsmouth NH School Department work closely with substitute teachers to provide them with the instructional tools and support they need to carry out their task.
• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Portsmouth School Department.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Use of kitchen equipment including knives. Food preparation equipment.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Time given to shop for classroom supplies at Market Basket within a determined school budget.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• State Certification in Teaching is preferred.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Rate:

Follow Negotiated Long-term Substitute pay rate.