Long Term Substitute Math Teacher

Westerly High School; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Public Schools in Rhode Island seeks a Substitute Math Teacher for a 10-week assignment at Westerly High School. The role is a temporary, non-union, non-exempt position with a daily rate of $150 and a 35-hour work week.

Starting date is immediate, with duties including instruction, communication with families, and collaboration with other teachers. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, RI teaching certification, and is authorized to work in the USA, plus a current background

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years successful experience in teaching or administration preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and/or certifications.
• Authorized to work in the USA.
• Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction on pre-approved curriculum in the content area.
• Integrates soft-skill instruction into competency-based content area activities.
• Establishes a positive learning environment and maintains classroom rules.
• Communicates regularly with parents/guardians and collaborates with fellow teachers.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929256

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Math Teacher - Substitute
Location: District - Anticipated: Westerly high School
Class Title: Temporary 10 week assignment - Non-Union - Non Exempt
Effective Date: 09/14/2026
Salary Range: $150/Day
Hours per week: 35

General Statement: As a Teacher, provide support to the educational process with specific focus on instructional and mentoring practices. This includes maintaining a positive learning environment, where all students are encouraged to participate, ask questions and generally receive the individual attention they deserve to effectively learn the material in a lesson plan.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction on pre-approved curriculum in the content area.
• Integrates soft-skill instruction into competency-based content area activities.
• Promotes the use of multiple methods in solving problems, identifying more efficient strategies.
• Encourages collaborative teamwork in the classroom, teaching students to communicate effectively and thoughtfully, justify their reasoning and to consider multiple perspectives when solving problems.
• Relates lesson content to prior and future learning.
• Adheres to the requirements and standards of the Rhode Island Department of Education Educator Evaluation process.
• Collaborates with other core content teachers on common course planning, integration and alignment.
• Attends all relevant professional development opportunities.
• Committed to establishing and maintaining frequent communication with parents/guardians.
• Possesses knowledge and skills in differentiating learning processes, content, and assessments.
• Ability to adapt to the various ages within a Middle School setting.
• Proficient in technological applications and presentation.
• Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures that are clearly understood by all students.
• Effectively and consistently enforces rules and requires adherence to procedures by students.
• Redirects students naturally and immediately without disrupting others.
• Organizes materials and equipment, etc., to be ready for immediate use.
• Begins and ends class period with focus on learning.
• Establishes a positive learning environment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Minimum of five (5) years successful experience in teaching or administration preferred.
• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and/or certifications.
• Authorized to work in the USA
• Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.

Please note that all school year positions, both certified and non-certified, posted during the school year are temporary unless otherwise indicated to allow for internal movement at the close of the respective school year.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $150 to $150 Per Day

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Math: General

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 23 Highland Avenue
• Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]