Teacher, Science Grade 8 (Long Term Substitute)

Sullivan Middle School 5-8; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan Middle School 5-8 in Lowell, MA is seeking a long-term substitute to teach Grade 8 Science. The role reports to the Principal of Record and runs from November 2026 through June 2027.

The candidate should hold a valid Massachusetts teaching certificate; SEI endorsement or ESL licensure is preferred. Start date is immediate, with responsibilities including curriculum alignment, planning, assessment, behavior management, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Salary per years of experience and education level pursuant to pay schedule within Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Certification valid for service as a teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• SEI endorsement/ESL licensure preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience with appropriate age group.

Responsibilities

• Remain up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Plan instruction effectively.
• Plan assessment of student learning effectively.
• Monitor students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials or assessments when appropriate.
• Create an environment that is positive for student learning and involvement.
• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect and safety.
• Make learning goals clear to students.
• Use appropriate instruction techniques.
• Use appropriate questioning techniques.
• Evaluate, try innovative approaches and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence in ability to learn.
• Communicate learning goals and high standards and expectations to students.
• Promote confidence and perseverance in the student that stimulate increased personal student responsibility for achieving the goals of the curriculum.
• Strive to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.
• Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.
• Be constructive and cooperative in interactions with parents and receptive to their contributions.
• Share responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district.
• Be a reflective and continuous learner.
• Comply with School Committee policies, contractual agreements, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, administrators and other school personnel.

Skills

Experience with appropriate age group

Plan instruction effectively

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

SEI endorsement/ESL licensure preferred

Certification valid for service as a teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Experience with appropriate age group

Job description

Teacher, Science Grade 8 (Long Term Substitute)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5968708

Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS

REPORTS TO: Principal of Record

EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT:November 2026 - June 2027

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remain up to date regarding curriculum content.


• Plan instruction effectively.


• Plan assessment of student learning effectively.


• Monitor students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials or assessments when appropriate.


• Create an environment that is positive for student learning and involvement.


• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect and safety.


• Make learning goals clear to students.


• Use appropriate instruction techniques.


• Use appropriate questioning techniques


• Evaluate, try innovative approaches and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence in ability to learn.


• Communicate learning goals and high standards and expectations to students.


• Promote confidence and perseverance in the student that stimulate increased personal student responsibility for achieving the goals of the curriculum.


• Strive to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.


• Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.


• Be constructive and cooperative in interactions with parents and receptive to their contributions.


• Share responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district.


• Be a reflective and continuous learner.


• Comply with School Committee policies, contractual agreements, state and federal laws and regulations.


• Work cooperatively with colleagues, administrators and other school personnel.

REQUIREMENTS

• Salary per years of experience and education level pursuant to pay schedule within Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Certification valid for service as a teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• SEI endorsement/ESL licensure preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Experience with appropriate age group.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Contact Information

• Sean Carabatsos , Principal


• Sullivan Middle School 5-8


• Email: [e-mail]

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