Long Term Substitute Educator- Digital Learning Specialist
About The Position
The Luce Elementary School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the long term substitute educator for DLS from February through May 2026 . The long term substitute educator for DLS will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff. The Luce Elementary School is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serve over 500 Students students in grades K-5. The Luce Elementary School is elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences. We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school. JOB SUMMARY Teachers provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can access and make progress toward Massachusetts standards-based curriculum and develop social and emotional skills in order to participate in society while providing a safe and supportive educational environment for all students. The Elementary Digital Learning Specialist’s primary responsibilities are to (1) provide and support instruction of elements of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) current Digital Learning and Computer Science Standards (DLCS) to students in grades K-5 and (2) to model and support educators on effective integration of digital tools and resources within the curriculum. Digital Learning Specialists work in collaboration with the elementary library aides during a shared special to provide both library and technology/STEM learning activities. When not providing direct instruction, the Digital Learning Specialists will support educators on integrating technology and digital literacy into the classroom.
Requirements
- Valid Massachusetts DESE teacher certification that is appropriate for the grade level and subject area assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Highly Qualified as per Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
- Proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to: administrators, parents/guardians, teachers, students, other school staff and visitors
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities
- Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
- Working knowledge of relevant technologies: internet and email systems; word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software; and educational software
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences that meet the needs of all learners
- Develop lesson plans that align with the state standards and district-determined high quality instructional curricula and are culturally and linguistically responsive
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Support teachers in technology and digital learning instructional activities
- Coordinate and collaborate with the library aides
- Continuously engage in reflective practice regarding curricula, instruction, and culturally responsive practices
- Create culturally and linguistically responsive classroom environment
- Build strong relationships with students to create a culture of belonging
- Prepare the classroom for class activities
- Incorporate a variety of culturally and linguistically responsive learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- Identify, select, and implement differentiated instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs based on data
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment aligned to the District approved curriculum and/or Massachusetts State Standards
- Use relevant technology to support instruction
- Follows and implements individual student safety plans, IEPs, 504s, health care plans, behavior support plans etc.
- Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development using data; use data to drive decisions and adapt instruction, assessments, and assignments as appropriate
- Provide appropriate feedback on assessments and/or student work
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students using data
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress, development, and attendance as appropriate
- Support the social and emotional well-being of students during the school day
- Manage student behavior in the classroom and school by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the student handbook
- Participate in department and school meetings, parent/guardian meetings
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents/guardians regarding student progress and student needs
- Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
- Collaborate with student services staff; special educators and other related service providers
- Performs other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by building principal and/or District administration
