LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - GRADE 3 (MID-MAY THROUGH MID-JUNE)

Schoolsofwestfield; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools' Highland Elementary School in Westfield, MA is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Grade 3 from mid-May through mid-June to cover a leave. You will provide the core program for assigned students, work with the regular classroom teacher, maintain a well-organized classroom, monitor progress, and support individual student goals.

Qualified candidates include those certified or certifiable as Elementary teachers by MA DESE; citizenship, residency or work visa is

Qualifications

• Preference for candidates who are certified or certifiable as an Elementary teacher by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Provide basic core program for those students assigned to this class consistent with state education code requirements.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have students integrated in their regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular assignments.
• Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.
• Encourage good citizenship.
• Work with individual students in providing educational experiences designed to help in the achievement of student's specific goals.
• Assist other professionals in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students.
• Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the program.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day.
• Provide appropriate direction for the facilitation of mainstreaming.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the individual educational plan.
• Collect data and assist in development of Individual Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Work with other staff on curriculum development and program innovation.
• Monitor student progress in and outside classroom.
• Maintain contact with parents of students.
• Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation; determine goals, objectives, and directions.
• Prepare report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms.
• Administer testing evaluation.
• Facilitate IEP meetings.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

Education

Massachusetts DESE Elementary Certification / Certifiable

Job description

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - GRADE 3 (MID-MAY THROUGH MID-JUNE)

Westfield Public Schools Highland Elementary School - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5609493

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: May 18, 2026

Job Description

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHING POSITION FOR TEACHER OUT ON LEAVE

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of authorized administrators shall:

• Provide basic core program for those students assigned to this class consistent with state education code requirements.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have students integrated in their regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular assignments.
• Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.
• Encourage good citizenship.
• Work with individual students in providing educational experiences designed to help in the achievement of student's specific goals.
• Assist other professionals in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students.
• Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the program.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day.
• Provide appropriate direction for the facilitation of mainstreaming.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the individual educational plan.
• Collect data and assist in development of Individual Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Work with other staff on curriculum development and program innovation.
• Monitor student progress in and outside classroom.
• Maintain contact with parents of students.
• Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation; determine goals, objectives, and directions.
• Prepare report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms.
• Administer testing evaluation.
• Facilitate IEP meetings.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

This is a temporary assignment with limited benefits.

This position subject to funding.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $170 to $258 Per Day

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to Highland Elementary School

MissionIt is our vision that every child that exits grade four from Highland will be academically and socially prepared for success in middle school.VisionIn order to make our vision a reality it is our mission to:

• Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Provide professional development training for teachers to include current curriculum, instruction and assessment procedures.
• Provide the local community and parents the opportunity to become involved in children's education at all levels.
• Provide curricular and extracurricular opportunities that will allow all students to be successful lifelong learners and will empower them to meet the needs of the 21st century.
• Provide an atmosphere of tolerance and respect for all member of the school community.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Preference for candidates who are certified or certifiable as an Elementary teacher by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required