Substitute Teacher - Building Assigned

Chicopee Academy; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicopee Public Schools in Chicopee, MA is seeking a Substitute Teacher - Building Assigned to cover classes per the absent teacher’s lesson plans. This non-union, cycle II position reports to the Building Principal and follows district curricula.

The role requires handling diverse instructional duties, maintaining safety, and coordinating with staff to ensure continuity of learning. Eligibility includes MA DESE certification preferred and an associate degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in related field required or preferred.
• DESE certification preferred as per MA requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher.
• Teaches all scheduled classes and prepares a summary of work completed.
• Follows lesson plans and consults with building principal as needed.
• Maintains safety and discipline following CPS procedures and schedules.
• Communicates with the absent teacher and staff regarding progress and concerns.
• Develops a positive learning environment and uses available resources effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Verbal Aptitude

Numerical Aptitude

Motor Coordination

Language Ability

Education

Associates Degree in related field

MA DESE certification preferred

Job description

Substitute Teacher - Building Assigned

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Job Details

Job ID: 5632209

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - BUILDING ASSIGNED

TYPE: Non-Union, Cycle II

SALARY: Per the Terms of Employment for Non-Union Personnel, Cycle II

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

OBJECTIVE: The primary function of a substitute teacher is to deliver the district curriculum using the lesson plans of the teacher to help all students reach their highest potential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher.


• Teaches all scheduled classes. Prepares written summary of work completed.


• Follows the teacher’s written lesson plans. Consults with the principal and/or staff to resolve questions and/or concerns.


• Complies with all building procedures and schedules. Including taking precautions to ensure staff/student safety.


• Communicates with the absent teacher.


• Upholds all CPS School Comm. policies.


• Develops and maintains a positive learning environment.


• Works cooperatively with staff and caregivers.


• Incorporates the effective use of available resources including technology.


• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.


• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.


• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed by the building principal.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification preferred.


• Associates Degreein related field.

ADA & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ?

• Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, adding machines, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.


• Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.


• Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.


• Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, newsletters, schedules, manuals, invoices, requisitions, menus, recipes, journals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, procedures, charts, surveys, articles, bid specifications, brochures, news releases, handbooks, budgets, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.


• Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.


• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal, accounting and marketing terminology.


• Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and to apply the principles of algebra and geometry.


• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.


• Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.


• Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.


• Interpersonal: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.


• Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: upto $24.61 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Permanent Substitute

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.


• Bachelor degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chris Nadeau , Principal


• Chicopee Academy


• Email: [e-mail]