Substitute - Per Diem 2026-2027

Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School in Northampton, Massachusetts is seeking a substitute teacher on an on-call, per diem basis. The role involves covering classes, taking attendance, following lesson plans, and supporting student growth in both academic and vocational areas.

Starting August 31, 2026, the position pays $120.00 per day for full-day assignments and $60.00 for half-day assignments. The successful candidate will supervise students, maintain a positive classroom climate,

Qualifications

• Eligibility: high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Must be 18 or older and able to work in the USA.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in classroom and shop continuously.
• Take class attendance and submit to Main Office.
• Follow lesson plans and provide instruction.
• Support student academic and vocational development.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and safety.
• Collaborate with district staff to provide learning activities.
• Provide roving coverage for classrooms as assigned.
• May cover half-day or full-day as needed.
• Bi-lingual substitutes may translate as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Substitute - Per Diem 2026-2027

Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School - Northampton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5856507

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

DEFINITION: A substitute teacher is employed on an on-call day-to-day basis. Substitutes are expected to fulfill all functions of the substitute position in a satisfactory manner.

SALARY: Substitute pay schedule: $120.00 per day for daily assignments; $60.00 for half-day assignments

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Under the direction of the Principal, to function on call as needed as a substitute, on a day-to-day assignment, at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for continuous supervision of students in the classroom and shop
• Take class attendance, and submit it to the Main Office
• Follow lesson plans effectively.
• Responsible for student academic and vocational growth and development in meeting student academic and vocational needs by providing appropriate and approved instruction.
• Maintain cleanliness of the classroom environment.
• Work cooperatively and collaborate with District staff, support personnel, to provide effective learning activities for students.
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during assigned work-time, and accept responsibility for maintaining behavior standards school-wide.
• Maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a desirable safe learning environment in and out of the classroom.
• Provide a classroom climate and learning experience that supports the emotional, physical, social, and mental development of the student.
• Follow all district handbook guidelines and site level regulations/procedures.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Act as a roving substitute to cover classrooms as assigned or directed.
• May be asked to cover half-day or a full day assignment, as needed.
• May be required to perform period supervision or cover vacant assignments as needed during the instructional day.
• Bi-lingual substitutes may be asked to translate as needed.

KNOWLEDGE OF AND ABILITY TO

• Read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Follow, and present lessons effectively.
• Maintain a climate conducive to student learning.
• Maintain classroom discipline and apply classroom management strategies.
• Develop and maintain open channels of communication between students and staff.

Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion or sexual orientation.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Welcome to Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School

Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School is a public high school that provides technical and agricultural education to students from throughout western Massachusetts. Smith provides a unique educational experience to any student who wants to make high school an important investment toward career or college success. At Smith we provide students the opportunity to explore twelve different career areas, and to select a career or college direction that is fitted to his or her individual interests, talents and abilities. Also, at Smith we provide a learning environment that acknowledges that different students learn in different ways – academic concepts are taught and reinforced in shops and laboratories utilizing applied learning and project-based learning. For juniors and seniors, agreements with employers provide internships and cooperative work opportunities that directly relate to each student’s schoolwork. Agreements with local colleges provide students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Smith prides itself as a small school of excellence where each student works with a small cohort of students and teachers building a community of learners. Smith is a results-oriented school. We invite parents and students to review our performance data and graduate placement reports. We have developed this Program of Studies as a guide to help students as they plan for a successful high school experience. In addition, we hope that it will provide adequate information for families so that they can guide students in making informed career plans. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the guidance office. The administration, faculty and staff invite families of students and potential students to come and visit the campus.

Job Requirements

• ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • A high school diploma (or its recognized equivalent, e.g., GED)
  • You must be 18 or older
  • Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the English language
  • Authorization to work in the USA

  Required Physical Activity

  Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating objects.

  Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school campus.

  Hiring is contingent upon successful CORI and SORI (Fingerprint Background Check) clearance.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Parks , Curriculum Director
• 80 Locust St
• Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]