2nd Grade Teacher (LTS)
About The Position
The district is seeking coverage for this long-term substitute assignment from September 8, 2026, through November 23, 2026. Long-term substitutes are compensated at a daily rate of $125.00 for the first 20 workdays of an assignment. Beginning on the 21st workday, compensation increases to the applicable daily rate based on the substitute's educational qualifications: $346.55 per day for those with a Bachelor's degree or $372.42 per day for those with a Master's degree. This rate remains in effect for the duration of the 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
- 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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Career Level
Entry Level
