Teacher-ELA Long Term Substitute

PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Plymouth Public Schools is seeking a part-time Teacher-ELA Long Term Substitute at Plymouth North High School, Plymouth, MA. The role requires MA DESE certification and state qualification as a teacher, with a focus on maintaining standards-based instruction and supportive classroom environments.

Starting Nov 29, 2026, the substitute will deliver instruction, manage classroom operations, and coordinate with staff to meet student needs while adhering to district policies and IEPs/504s as required.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE certification appropriate for the grade level and subject area.
• Highly Qualified as per DESE requirements.
• Ability to relate to administrators, parents, students and staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competence in responsibilities and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned students according to schedule.
• Supervises students and paraeducators as assigned.
• Plans a program of study to meet student needs and abilities.
• Creates a conducive classroom environment for learning and engagement.
• Prepares for classes and documents preparation when requested.
• Guides learning toward curriculum standards with clear objectives.
• Uses varied instructional techniques and media.
• Implements district and school improvement plans.
• Evaluates student work and provides progress reports as required.
• Seeks district specialists as needed.
• Protects students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate student records as required by policy and law.
• Assists administration with policies and classroom rules.
• Available to students/parents outside instructional hours when needed.
• Communicates classroom plans with paraeducators regularly.
• Follows IEPs, 504 plans and health care plans.
• Engages in professional development to stay current.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in committees.
• Maintains cooperative relationships and open communication.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Principal/Program Manager.

Skills

Massachusetts DESE certification

Highly Qualified (DESE)

Communication skills

Interpersonal relationships

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Teacher-ELA Long Term Substitute

Plymouth Public Schools, Plymouth North High School, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5958643
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 29, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: TEACHER

• Maintains a valid Massachusetts DESE teacher certification that is appropriate for the grade level and subject area assigned. (Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.)
• Highly Qualified as per Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
• Proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to: administrators, parents, teachers, students, other school staff and visitors.
• Possess good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• A sense of humor and a proven ability to work in a polite and friendly manner with all staff members, students, and with the larger educational community.
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building principal and/or program manager.

• To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can access and make progress towards Massachusetts standards based curriculum and develop social and emotional skills in order to participate in society.
• Provide a safe and supportive educational environment for all students.

• 1. Meets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the time designated.
• 2. Supervises all assigned students and any assigned paraeducators.
• 3. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• 4. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning student engagement.
• 5. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• 6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establishes clear objectives which reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects.
• 7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• 8. Implements the school districts strategic plan and individual school improvement plans.
• 9. Evaluates and documents student work on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• 10. Seeks the assistance of district specialists as needed and required.
• 11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 12. Maintains accurate and complete, student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• 13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• 14. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• 15. Communicates classroom plans with paraeducators on a regular basis.
• 16. Follows individual student safety plans, IEP’s, 504’s, health care plans, etc.
• 17. Strives to participate in professional development opportunities to remain current in the educational field.
• 18. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• 19. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others.
• 20. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.
• 21. Performs other related tasks and assumes other related responsibilities as may from time to time as assigned by the Principal and/or Program Manager.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of those in this classification.

Position Type: Part-time

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Per Current Substitute Rate
  $125 per day for non-certified substitutes
  $150 per day for substitutes who are currently certified by:
  MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE); or are
  Retired Teachers outside of Plymouth Public Schools
  $175 per day for any Teacher who retired from Plymouth Public Schools
  $302 per day for any substitute who covers a long-term assignment that lasts a minimum of 21 days (rate increase will occur on the 21st consecutive work day in the same assignment).
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Peter Parcellin , Principal
• 41 Obery Street
• Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]