Long Term Substitute - High School English

North Middlesex Regional School District; Townsend (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Middlesex Regional High School in Townsend, MA is seeking a Long Term Substitute English teacher for grades 9-12, including English 9 and Creative Writing.

The role involves curriculum-aligned instruction, unit planning, grading, and communicating with parents. Collaboration with department staff and meetings will help ensure a unified learning experience for students.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide English instruction following curriculum map and schedule.
• Plan for class activities, including units and daily lesson plans.
• Prepare materials, give feedback to insure mastery, and grade tests and assignments promptly.
• Confer with teachers on cross-curricular opportunities.
• Communicate with parents regularly about schedule, assignments and student needs.
• Meet with parents during conferences and maintain online grades and assessments.
• Attend faculty and department meetings to ensure a unified learning experience.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Long Term Substitute - High School English

North Middlesex Regional School District North Middlesex Regional High School - Townsend, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5938660

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 17, 2026

Job Description

Definition: The high school English teacher is responsible for the instruction, curriculum development and extended classroom activities associated with assigned grade levels. This position includes sections of English 9 and Creative Writing classes.

Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Provide academic subject instruction in English, ensuring that curriculum map and schedule are followed.
• Plan for class activities, including preparing units and daily lesson plans, identifying materials to implement class activities, preparing class projects, giving students feedback on completed work to insure mastery of presented material, and grading of tests and assignments in a timely manner.
• Confer with other teachers concerning cross-curricular opportunities.
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis about the schedule, assignments, events and individual student needs.
• Meet with parents during scheduled conferences during the school year.
• Maintain grades and curriculum assessments online.
• Attend faculty meetings and curriculum meetings as needed.
• Communicate regularly with the Department Chair and other members of the department to ensure a common learning experience for students.

Any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Laurie Smith , Principal
• 19 Main Street
• Townsend, Massachusetts 01469
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]