Substitute Teacher

Norwell Community Schools; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwell Community Schools is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support classroom activities for absent certified staff. The ideal candidate must be able to read safety documents, communicate effectively, and solve practical problems. A flexible attitude is essential.

The role includes engaging with students in a safe and inclusive environment, ensuring their well-being, while adhering to school policies and procedures. Salary and benefits will be determined by the Master Contract.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Ability to solve practical problems in various situations.
• Ability to utilize necessary equipment and technology.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities for absent certified staff.
• Engage with students effectively in various settings.
• Ensure safety and well-being of students during duties.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to write routine reports

Ability to speak effectively before groups

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to utilize technology and work aids

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/26/2025
• Location: Norwell Community School Corporation

Job Summary

Works with the Building Administration to perform the duties assigned to support the classroom for absent certified staff.

Job Title

Substitute Teacher

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of children, parents, employees, and members of the School Board.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills

Ability to utilize equipment, technology, and work aids appropriate to the functions of a high school principal.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Controlled Substances

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment is smoke free.

Terms of Employment

Salary and benefits to be determined by the Master Contract.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated by the School Board in accordance with School Board policy.