Building-Based Substitute Teacher (3173)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools seek a Building-Based Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year. The district educates approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22 and is described as an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district. Natick Public Schools is committed to educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world, with a diverse student population speaking almost 60 different languages. The district welcomes educators who thrive in a diverse environment that focuses 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. Building Substitutes report to their assigned school daily to cover teacher and para absences and perform other supervisory duties as needed.

Requirements

BA/BS degree
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.
Formal application
Rating of education and experience
Oral interviews
Reference check
Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
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 school each day and cover teacher and para absences and other supervisory duties as needed.
Implement lesson plans and instructions as directed by the absent teacher, or consult with principal if lesson plan is not 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.