Teacher (Long Term Substitute): Intermediate - McGrath Elementary School 2026-2027

Worcester-Public-Schools; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute Teacher for the Intermediate level at McGrath Elementary School in Worcester, MA. The position covers the 2026-2027 school year with potential extension based on need and performance.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree, MA DESE Elementary 1-6 license, and SEI Endorsement. The role emphasizes rigorous instruction, equity, and alignment to district/state curricula for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's Degree and MA DESE Elementary 1-6 license.
• SEI Endorsement required.
• Experience with diverse student populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remain up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Plan and assess curriculum and instruction effectively.
• Mentor students’ understanding and adjust instruction and materials as needed.
• Maintain an effective classroom environment.
• Provide clear learning goals and use effective instructional techniques.
• Incorporate innovative approaches and technology to boost learning.
• Promote high standards and student achievement.
• Advance equity and adaptability for diverse learners, including 504 plans and ELLs.
• Ensure equal educational opportunities for all students regardless of background.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Massachusetts DESE license Elementary 1-6

SEI Endorsement

Job description

Teacher (Long Term Substitute): Intermediate - McGrath Elementary School 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5892455

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUBJECT: TEACHER - (LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE) - INTERMEDIATE

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

This vacancy is for a 1 year leave of absence scheduled for the 2026-2027 school year. Should this leave extend or another leave require coverage, the successful candidate may be offered the opportunity for continued employment.

As a teacher in the Worcester Public Schools you will be expected to provide rigorous instruction to the diverse population of students in your classroom. You will be expected to align your teaching to the district and state curriculum; to regularly assess students for learning comprehension and to modify your teaching to ensure that students are learning; to provide a classroom that is conducive to the learning needs of all students, especially students who are learning English and students with disabilities.

The Worcester Public Schools is wonderfully diverse and our successful teachers capitalize on this diversity to provide rich learning environments. Being an educator in the Worcester Public Schools will require that you have patience, perseverance, creativity, excellent content knowledge, and a true desire to prepare all students for successful lives.

For applicants who are committed to the work of preparing Worcester students to excel in college and beyond, we offer a competitive salary package and participation in federal loan forgiveness programs (more information about these programs is available on our website in the Human Resources section).

Principal Responsibilities

• 1. Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content.
• 2. Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
• 3 . Responsible for mentoring students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate.
• 4. Responsible for effective management of classroom environment.
• 5. Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
• 6. Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• 7. Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• 8. Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and\or second language learners.
• 9. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
• 10. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's Degree
• 2. Massachusetts DESE license Elementary 1-6
• 3. SEI Endorsement

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Teaching experience in the content area
• 2. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
• 3. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, or an African Language

WORK YEAR: 185 days

SALARY: Salary scale shown is based on the candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree with the potential to increase dependent on the highest level of education.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $331 to $331 Per Day

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to McGrath Elementary School

Our Focus StatementA school wide effort to have all McGrath students show growth in their ability to read with understanding in literature and content areas through the implementation of a common set of teaching strategies in all classes as measured by DIBELS, DRA, MCAS, MAP, and unit / theme assessments.View School Improvement Plan for more details about our school.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erin Derr , Principal
• 493 Grove Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]