Long Term Substitute Middle School Grade 8 ELA Teacher

MassCA; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MassCA is seeking a Long Term Substitute Middle School Grade 8 ELA Teacher for a remote assignment with in-person orientation. The position runs roughly from 10/19/2026 to 04/01/2027, requiring a current MA Middle School ELA license and strong tech skills.

The role involves grading, progress reports, parent conferences, and collaboration with staff to support diverse learners. Teachers will engage in asynchronous sessions and self-paced curricula, maintain accurate records, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Candidate must be licensed to teach middle school ELA in Massachusetts.
• Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft OS and Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Candidate should be flexible to work remotely and in person.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete all grading, progress reports, and parent conferences in a timely manner.
• Support instruction with asynchronous web conferencing and self-paced curriculum work.
• Review curriculum and adapt lessons to increase understanding with students and parents.
• Communicate with parents, students, and teachers to develop and update learning plans.
• Work with other teachers to coordinate field trips and enrichment activities.
• Develop knowledge of K-12 curriculum and courses assigned.
• Provide additional assistance to students and families as needed.
• Maintain accurate student records and attendance data.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to enhance student outcomes.
• Participate in outreach sessions and school activities as needed.

Skills

Licensed MA Middle School ELA

Strong technology skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexible remote/onsite

Education

Massachusetts teaching license (Middle School ELA)

Master degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Windows

Job description

Long Term Substitute Middle School Grade 8 ELA Teacher

Job Details

Job ID: 5903460

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: upto $150 Per Day

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Seasonal/Other Opportunities > Online/Remote

Job Description

School Summary: MassCA is a full-time tuition-free virtual public school district that employs over 250 faculty and staff, and serve over 3,000 students across grades K-12 across Massachusetts.

Assignment begins on or around 10/19/2026 to on or around 04/01/2027 and includes a full day of in person orientation.

Location Assignment: Remote. Faculty are expected to maintain a professional office space at home.

Responsibilities

• Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and instruction supplemented with self-paced curriculum work;
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers;
• Develop a strong knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone;
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;
• Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
• Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;
• Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum;
• Develop and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;
• Participate in student outreach sessions and other activities that require teacher representation;
• Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselor to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
• Other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MassCA does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of ethnic group identification/ethnicity, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, physical or mental disability, age, and any other category protected by federal or state law and provides equal access in the admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services under any of the MassCA programs and activities, and in its employment practices.

Job Requirements

• ***Candidate must be licensed to teach middle school ELA in Massachusetts.
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft ® OS and Microsoft ® Office programs)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Student-focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Ability to work remotely
• Ability to work in person
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jessica Hunter , Middle School Principal
• 300 Foxborough Blvd Suite 100
• Foxborough, Massachusetts 02035
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]