Long Term Substitute Teacher: Music (Elementary) Systemwide 2026

Worcester-Public-Schools; Central Business District (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools seeks a Long Term Substitute Teacher: Music for Elementary Systemwide. The position starts immediately and runs through November 23, 2026, with potential extension.

The role requires delivering rigorous music instruction to a diverse student population, aligning with district and state curricula, and regularly assessing progress. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and MA DESE license in Music; SEI endorsement preferred; teaching experience in music and ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Massachusetts DESE educator's license in Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General All preferred.
• SEI Endorsement preferred.
• Teaching experience in the music content area.
• Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, or an African language.

Responsibilities

• Remain up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Plan and assess curriculum and instruction effectively.
• Mentor students' understanding of the curriculum and adjust instruction when needed.
• Maintain an effective classroom environment.
• Deliver instruction with clear learning goals and appropriate questioning.
• Incorporate innovative approaches and technology to enhance learning.
• Promote high standards and equity in student achievement.

Skills

Teaching experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Massachusetts DESE license in Music

Job description

Long Term Substitute Teacher: Music (Elementary) Systemwide 2026

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928764
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUBJECT: Long Term Substitute Teacher: Music - Elementary Systemwide

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

This vacancy is for a leave of absence scheduled through November 23, 2026. Should this leave extend or another leave require coverage, the successful candidate may be offered the opportunity for continued employment.

As a teacher in the Worcester Public Schools you will be expected to provide rigorous instruction to the diverse population of students in your classroom. You will be expected to align your teaching to the district and state curriculum; to regularly assess students for learning comprehension and to modify your teaching to ensure that students are learning; to provide a classroom that is conducive to the learning needs of all students, especially students who are learning English and students with disabilities.

The Worcester Public Schools is wonderfully diverse and our successful teachers capitalize on this diversity to provide rich learning environments. Being an educator in the Worcester Public Schools will require that you have patience, perseverance, creativity, excellent content knowledge, and a true desire to prepare all students for successful lives.

For applicants who are committed to the work of preparing Worcester students to excel in college and beyond, we offer a competitive salary package and participation in federal loan forgiveness programs (more information about these programs is available on our website in the Human Resources section).

Principal Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (to be included along with other responsibilities)

• 1. Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content.
• 2. Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
• 3 . Responsible for mentoring students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate.
• 4. Responsible for effective management of classroom environment.
• 5. Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
• 6. Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• 7. Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• 8. Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and\or second language learners.
• 9. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
• 10. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Appropriate Massachusetts DESE educator's license in Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General All
• 2.. SEI Endorsement
• 3. Teaching experience in the content area
• 4. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
• 5. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, or an African Language

Work Year

Long Term Substitute assignment through November 23, 2026. The successful candidate may be offered the opportunity to continue in this, or a similar, placement as needed.

Salary

$50/hour, 6 hours/day

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