Elementary Teacher - Long Term Substitute (Grade 5)

Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Newton Public Schools is hiring an Elementary Teacher to provide a developmentally appropriate educational program for Grade 5 students. The teacher supervises students in the classroom and other assigned areas, develops lesson plans, and delivers instruction within established curriculum guidelines. The role includes collaboration with teachers, professional staff, and administrators to improve instruction, as well as communication with parents and guardians about instructional programs and student progress. This long-term substitute position covers a leave from January 27 through approximately May 3. The teacher creates and maintains an effective learning environment, manages student behavior, assesses and documents student progress, provides feedback, and offers targeted intervention to address learning gaps. Instruction includes English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and an anti-bullying curriculum. The teacher also participates in meetings and professional development and holds fall and spring parent conferences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance is essential for student supervision and instruction.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education.
Demonstrated experience with kindergarten learning principles.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain an effective, developmentally appropriate learning environment.
Manage student behavior to provide a safe and optimal classroom climate.
Prepare daily lessons and activities and deliver instruction within established curriculum guidelines.
Teach English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and an anti-bullying curriculum.
Assess student progress toward learning targets, objectives, and expectations.
Collect data to document student progress and support instructional planning.
Provide feedback on student progress to students, parents, and administration.
Hold parent conferences in the fall and spring to discuss individual student progress.
Provide targeted intervention to close student learning gaps.
Participate in meetings and professional development activities to improve instruction and stay current on district initiatives.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
Supervise students in the classroom and other assigned areas.
Collaborate with teachers, professional staff, and administrators to improve instruction.
Perform other job-related duties as needed.
Maintain consistent, reliable, punctual attendance.