1st Grade Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

Woburn Public Schools • Woburn, MA

18d

About The Position

Woburn Public Schools School Year 2025-2026 Elementary Education Teacher (1st Grade) January 28, 2026 until June 8, 2026 Long Term Substitutes receive a daily rate of $125.00 for the first 20 days of work. Starting on the 21st day, they are compensated at the daily rate for either a Bachelor's ($344.82) or Master's ($370.56) level, based on their qualifications, for the remainder of their assignment. The Elementary Education Teacher reports directly to the Principal of the School and is expected to work closely with all district personnel to provide high quality instruction to our diverse student population. S/he will provide a safe, equitable, culturally responsive learning environment with high expectations for all students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university required
• Current Massachusetts's DESE Certification in Elementary Education

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Prefer candidates with experience working with students, colleagues, and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Previous training and experience across a variety of elementary level reading, mathematics, writing, and social-emotional learning

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment that is conducive to student’s learning and their ability to comfortably share their authentic selves.
• Implement the district curriculum (aligned with MA DESE Frameworks) to provide for academic instruction of standards-based skills working with special education and EL staff, relative to the appropriate inclusion for all students.
• Administer district assessments and use data to implement effective strategies to meet the needs of all students.
• Remain current by participating in ongoing professional development activities within and out-of-district, such as instructional technology.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress through a variety of assessments in a timely and consistent manner; monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District.
• Utilize feedback from Principal, coaches and peers to reflect on improvement of teaching practices and style.
• Effectively collaborate with grade level and department and teachers for best practices across the curriculum.
• Abide by state statutes, school committee policies, regulations, and WPS Employee Handbook.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by law and district policies.
• All other duties as assigned by the Principal or WPS Administration.

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