Long Term Substitute Grade 5 ELA/SS Teacher

Colegrove Park Elementary School; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colegrove Park Elementary School in North Adams, MA is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for Grade 5 ELA and Social Studies. The assignment starts March 1, 2027 or sooner and pays a per diem of $288.85 (1/180th of step 1 under the North Adams Teachers Association contract).

A Bachelor’s degree is required, with DESE Elementary (1-6) certification preferred. Responsibilities include delivering high‑quality instruction, assessing student progress, and collaborating with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Massachusetts Department Of Elementary And Secondary Education (Dese) Certification Teacher Elementary (1-6) preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing high quality and coherent instruction, designing and administering authentic and meaningful student assessments, analyzing student performance and growth data, using this data to improve instruction, providing students with constructive feedback on an ongoing basis, and continuously refining learning objectives.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with families through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and helps families understand the school policies, procedures, and expectations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts DESE Certification Teacher Elementary (1-6)

Job description

Long Term Substitute Grade 5 ELA/SS Teacher

North Adams Public Schools - MA Colegrove Park Elementary School - North Adams, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5968189

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Mar 1, 2027

Job Description

Colegrove Park Elementary School is seeking a long-term substitute teacher to cover ELA/Social Studies for Grade 5, while the regular teacher is on maternity leave. This position is anticipated to begin March 1, 2027 or sooner.

This position pays a per diem amount of $288.85, which is 1/180th of step 1 of the North Adams Teachers Association contract.

A Bachelor's degree is required. Massachusetts Department Of Elementary And Secondary Education (Dese) Certification Teacher Elementary (1-6) preferred.

Job Goal

To develop and implement effective lessons, foster a supportive learning environment, communicate with families, and fulfill all professional responsibilities.

Supervision

Reports to the Building Principal

Performance Responsibilities

• Promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing high quality and coherent instruction, designing and administering authentic and meaningful student assessments, analyzing student performance and growth data, using this data to improve instruction, providing students with constructive feedback on an ongoing basis, and continuously refining learning objectives.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Promotes the learning and growth of all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective classroom environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing students and providing appropriate academic, social-emotional, and behavioral interventions.
• Promotes the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations.
• Communicates with families through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and helps families understand the school policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Promotes the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities, faculty meeting time, and collaborative time provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Collaborates with school and district leaders to advise on the selection of instructional resources and maintains an inventory of instructional materials provided.
• Assists in the administration of standardized tests and cross-district assessments in accordance with the state and district assessment system.
• Uses technology to fulfill professional responsibilities, including but not limited to the use of online learning platforms, student management systems, email, collaborative documents, spreadsheets, and other instructional tools.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Building Principal.

Physical Requirements

The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary. Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects. The position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 20 pounds occasionally. There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, typewriter, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines.

Environmental Conditions

The occupant is required to work indoors. The regular chemical solvents are toners and cleaning fluids. The occupant may also come into contact with ink, chalk, and other materials associated with the teaching process.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $288.85 to $288.85 Per Day
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Charlene Volff , Office Support Specialist
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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