Long Term Substitute Building Based Substitute Teacher (3305)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools seek a Building Based Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional for the period of 8/26/26 to 2/9/27. Natick Public Schools serves approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22, offering high-quality services to a diverse student population. The district is committed to fostering a safe, trusting, and respectful environment where learning is exciting and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued. The district serves families speaking nearly 60 languages, with a student population of approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a 97% graduation rate and 90% of students attending post-secondary schools, Natick Public Schools is dedicated to educating students for success in a global world. The district welcomes educators who thrive in a diverse environment and focus on the whole child using a strengths-based approach. They are looking for partners to support diversity, promote equitable practices, and create meaningful connections for inclusion and thriving.

Requirements

BA/BS degree
Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

Nice To Haves

Experience with children in a structured environment
Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate
Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

Responsibilities

Report to their assigned school each day.
Cover teacher and paraprofessional absences.
Perform other supervisory duties as needed.
Implement lesson plans and instructions as directed by the absent teacher, or consult with the principal if no lesson plan is provided.
Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the school.
Leave notes or complete a report for the regular teacher at the end of the teaching day.
Communicate in a collegial and positive manner towards parents, students, and administrators.
Keep records on attendance, accidents, and incidents.
Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Ensure the safety of students at all times.
Supervise students inside and outside of the classroom.
Perform any other relative duties as assigned.