Short-Term Substitute - Science

FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Franklin Public Schools is seeking an energetic, creative, and innovative Science Short-Term Substitute at Franklin Middle School. The successful candidate must be a motivated individual with a passion for encouraging and inspiring students to love learning.

The position is temporary, from August 31, 2026 to September 28, 2026, with a daily rate of $120. Immediate starting date and collaboration with the School Principal are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and possess a high level of capability with technology.
• Well-developed understanding of the subject matter and the pedagogy required to effectively teach the content area.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Effective classroom management skills. Ability to reflect on personal learning through the analysis of one’s teaching practice, student learning data, and the teaching practices of others.
• Ability to collaborate with all faculty & staff.
• Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI).

Responsibilities

• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the students' maturity and interests.
• Prepares for classes assigned.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward curriculum goals and sets clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
• Collaborates with colleagues to examine student data, plan curriculum, and ensure appropriate learning experiences.
• Employs various instructional techniques and media suited to the location and students.
• Assesses student progress and provides reports as required.
• Protects students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains records as required by policy and regulation.
• Supports administration in policy enforcement and classroom management.
• Makes themselves available to students/parents outside instructional hours when needed.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Classroom management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Short-Term Substitute - Science

Franklin Public Schools Franklin Middle School 6-8 - Franklin, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5903234

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Short-Term Substitute - Science

Location: Franklin Middle School

Reports to: School Principal

Terms of employment: Temporary; August 31, 2026-September 28, 2026

Rate:: $120/per day

General Description: Franklin Public Schools is seeking an energetic, creative, and innovative Science Short-Term Substitute. The successful candidate must be a motivated individual with a passion for encouraging and inspiring students to love learning.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Collaborating with colleagues to examine student data, planning curriculum, and ensuring appropriate learning experiences for all students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms and as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and possess a high level of capability with technology.
• Well-developed understanding of the subject matter and the pedagogy required to effectively teach the content area.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Effective classroom management skills.Ability to reflect on personal learning through the analysis of one’s teaching practice, student learning data, and the teaching practices of others.
• Ability to collaborate with all faculty & staff.
• Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI).

We understand that our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the FPS community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. We are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Franklin Public Schools.

Franklin Public Schools is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with state and federal law, including based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, pregnancy-related status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual harassment, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information and/or disability.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Instructional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Daniel Kelley , FMS Dept Head
• 224 Oak Street
• Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]