Substitute Teacher: Building Substitute

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools in Fall River, Massachusetts, is seeking Elementary Level Per Diem Substitute Teachers to support daily instruction in classrooms and maintain a respectful, safe, and supportive learning environment for all students.

Duties include implementing lesson plans, organizing students for effective instruction, supervising for health and safety, and upholding district policies while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 60 college credits required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Candidates pursuing education careers encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans and motivate students to learn.
• Organize students for effective instruction and classroom activities.
• Provide adequate supervision to ensure health, welfare, and safety.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Follow district policies and establish positive relationships with staff and students.
• Report injuries, illnesses, or disciplinary issues promptly.

Skills

Classroom Management

Student Engagement

Communication

Education

60 College Credits

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/4/2026

The mission of the Fall River Public Schools is to provide a quality education so that all students will attain their fullest potential and become responsible members of society. We are committed to providing quality teaching and learning in a respectful, safe, healthy, and supportive environment that links students, parents, and staff in a community of lifelong learners and capable problem solvers.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Elementary Level Per Diem Substitute Teachers

Duties Include (but are not limited to):

• Manage student learning in accordance with the goals of the Fall River Public School District
• Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Organize students for effective instruction.
• Ensures the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Complies with and supports school and District regulations and policies.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with District policies and practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 60 College Credits (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
• Candidates seeking a career in education are preferred

SALARY: Substitute payrate ranges from $150-$160 per day.

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Postings current as of 8/6/2026 11:09:31 AM CST.