Long Term Substitute: Veterinary Assisting - Worcester Technical High School 2026

Worcester-Public-Schools; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute in Veterinary Assisting at Worcester Technical High School in Worcester, MA. The role runs Oct 19, 2026 through Jan 29, 2027, with potential extension depending on needs.

The ideal candidate holds a MA DESE Vocational Technical Educator license in Veterinary Science and a BA. Strong teaching skills and experience with diverse learners are essential; salary is up to $356 per day.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE License in Veterinary Science or equivalent.
• BA Degree required.
• Teaching experience in the veterinary science/content area preferred.
• Experience supporting students with special needs preferred.
• Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African language.
• Experience teaching students who are English language learners preferred.
• Temporary DESE license eligibility if licensed in another state; must obtain DESE license.

Responsibilities

• Remain up to date with curriculum content.
• Plan and assess curriculum and instruction.
• Mentor students' understanding and adjust instruction as needed.
• Effectively manage the classroom environment.
• Deliver instruction with clear goals using appropriate questioning.
• Use innovative approaches and technologies to boost learning.
• Promote high standards and equity in student achievement.
• Support diverse learners, including 504 plans and ELL.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Special needs support

English language learners

Second language acquisition

Ability to speak multiple languages

Education

Massachusetts DESE license in Vocational Technical Educator License in Veterinary Science

BA Degree

Job description

Long Term Substitute: Veterinary Assisting - Worcester Technical High School 2026

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Job Details

Job ID: 5944790

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

SUBJECT: Long Term Substitute: Veterinary Assisting - Worcester Technical High School

REPORTS TO: Principal

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility for delivering high quality instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the curriculum frameworks, standards and the rules and regulations of the Worcester Public Schools.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
• Responsible for mentoring students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate.
• Responsible for effective management of classroom environment.
• Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
• Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• 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.
• Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.
• Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Massachusetts DESE license in Vocational Technical Educator License in Veterinary Science.
• BA Degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching experience in the content area
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
• Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, or an African Language
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
• Experience teaching students who are English language learners
• Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition.
• Candidates who are licensed in another state will be considered if they qualify for the temporary license from DESE (must possess the equivalent license from another state and must have documented proof of working under that license for at least three complete school years). Candidates will need to apply for and pay for the DESE license as a condition of employment.

WORK YEAR: Long Term Substitute assignment from October 19, 2026 through January 29, 2027. (Successful candidate may be offered the opportunity to extend the assignment in this, or similar, placement.)

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: upto $356 Per Day

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Drew Weymouth , Principal
• 1 Officer Manny Familia Way
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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