SY 26-27 Long Term Sub-ELA

Memorial Middle School; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Middle School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is seeking Long-Term and Daily Substitute teachers to provide high-quality instruction in the absence of the regular teacher for the duration of the absence, starting immediately. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, conferences with students, parents, and colleagues, and active participation in curriculum development and pedagogy.

Qualifications include an associate degree or 48 credits; MA DESE license preferred; strong

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 credits from an accredited college preferred.
• Massachusetts DESE license preferred.
• Knowledge of current education legislation and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with all stakeholders.
• Commitment to student academic and social-emotional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction in the absence of a teacher.
• Confer with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate in curriculum development and department activities.
• Maintain classroom management and monitor student progress.
• Follow district policies and establish clear learning objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Advocacy for children

Education

Associate degree or 48 credits

Massachusetts DESE license preferred

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The LONG TERMSubstitutesprovidea high-quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district in place of an absent employee.

LONG TERM Substitutesare expected to be availablefor the duration of the absence of the teacher.

Essential duties for all faculty members include classroom instruction; conferences with students, parents, and colleagues; and active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development, activities, and pedagogy.

Qualifications:

• An associate degree or 48 credits from an accredited college or university preferred
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license preferred
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.

TheDaily Substitutewill;

• Provide a safe and positive environment in place of the teacher or paraprofessional;
• Monitor and supervise students, through effective classroom management;
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement;
• Implementlesson plans;
• Use innovative approaches, and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn;
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents, and colleagues;
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establish clear objectives that reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects;
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using a response to intervention (RTI) framework;
• Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education, and instructional standards and objectives;
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by district policy and administrative regulation;
• Followa schedule to meet and instruct assigned students in the locations and at the time designated;
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students;
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/orEnglishlearners (EL);
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal/assistant principal.

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal

Evaluated by: Principal/Assistant Principal

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

$125.00 per day BA only

$273.00 per day with VALID DESE License

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

Daily substitutes are hired on a temporary basis each year; there is no guarantee of continued employmentbeyond the school year. Substituteswill be notified by July 15regarding continued employment for the following year.

Timesheets must be submitted to payroll weekly. Enrollment in direct deposit is required.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.
Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, [e-mail]

SY 26-27 Long Term Sub-ELA

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Job Details

Job ID: 5954458
Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The LONG TERMSubstitutesprovidea high-quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district in place of an absent employee.

LONG TERM Substitutesare expected to be availablefor the duration of the absence of the teacher.

Essential duties for all faculty members include classroom instruction; conferences with students, parents, and colleagues; and active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development, activities, and pedagogy.

Qualifications:

• An associate degree or 48 credits from an accredited college or university preferred
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license preferred
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.

TheDaily Substitutewill;

• Provide a safe and positive environment in place of the teacher or paraprofessional;
• Monitor and supervise students, through effective classroom management;
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement;
• Implementlesson plans;
• Use innovative approaches, and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn;
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents, and colleagues;
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establish clear objectives that reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects;
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using a response to intervention (RTI) framework;
• Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education, and instructional standards and objectives;
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by district policy and administrative regulation;
• Followa schedule to meet and instruct assigned students in the locations and at the time designated;
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students;
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/orEnglishlearners (EL);
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal/assistant principal.

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal

Evaluated by: Principal/Assistant Principal

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

$125.00 per day BA only

$273.00 per day with VALID DESE License

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

Daily substitutes are hired on a temporary basis each year; there is no guarantee of continued employmentbeyond the school year. Substituteswill be notified by July 15regarding continued employment for the following year.

Timesheets must be submitted to payroll weekly. Enrollment in direct deposit is required.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.
Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, [e-mail]

Position Type: P/T - Substitute
Salary: $150 to $273 Per Day

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Sean Walker , Principal
• Memorial Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]

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