Short Term Substitute - 5th Grade / Elementary

Oakdale Elementary School; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakdale Elementary School in Dedham, MA is seeking a Short Term Substitute for 5th grade in the elementary division. The assignment runs from mid November to end of December 2026 with potential continuation into January, depending on the leave status.

Candidate must hold a Massachusetts Elementary Teacher License and have prior classroom experience preferred. Responsibilities include planning and delivering instruction, monitoring progress, and collaborating with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Elementary Teacher License required.
• Prior classroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences through the curriculum
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Collaborate with special education and regular education support staff

Skills

Experience in elementary substitutes

Education

Massachusetts Elementary Teacher License

Job description

Short Term Substitute - 5th Grade / Elementary

Dedham Public Schools Oakdale Elementary School - Dedham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5969814
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Short Term Substitute - 5th Grade / Elementary

Mid November - end of December, 2026 (potential continuation into January pending return of employee on leave)

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for an experienced short term substitute to cover a medical leave in a 5th grade classroom. Candidates must hold a Massachusetts Elementary Teacher License. Prior classroom experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences through the curriculum
• establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• use relevant technology to support instruction
• observe and evaluate student performance and development
• provide appropriate feedback on work
• encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development
• prepare required reports on students and activities
• manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• collaborate with special education and regular education support staff

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the total school program
• Exhibit proficiency, dependability and punctuality in assigned duties
• Strive to improve professional competence
• Display appropriate personal and professional traits that exhibit a positive role model for students

Position Type: Full Time - Temporary Assignment

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Elizabeth Simone
• 100 Whiting Avenue
• Dedham, Massachusetts 02026
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]