Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher - Kane Elementary School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher at Francis J. Kane Elementary School promotes student learning and growth through high-quality instruction, meaningful assessment, analysis of student data, constructive feedback, and ongoing refinement of learning objectives. The teacher maintains high expectations, creates a safe and effective learning environment, demonstrates cultural proficiency, partners with families and community members, and maintains an ethical, skilled, collaborative professional practice. The position involves planning and delivering standards-aligned instruction, differentiating learning experiences, assessing student progress, and using assessment results to improve instruction and provide appropriate interventions and enhancements. The teacher communicates with students’ families and colleagues, collaborates on curriculum and student support, attends faculty meetings, maintains accurate records, protects student confidentiality, and carries out other duties assigned by school leadership. The position is at Francis J. Kane Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year, with anticipated employment from ASAP through January 22, 2027. Compensation is $200 per day for long-term substitutes teaching 30–90 consecutive school days, and $275 per day for those teaching more than 90 consecutive school days. A current, valid Massachusetts DESE license is required for appointments exceeding 90 consecutive school days.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Knowledge of curriculum in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
Ability to select and use instructional methods and procedures appropriate to the situation.
Ability to read and understand written information and to listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly in speaking and writing.
Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to use the school system database, standard Microsoft and Google products, and web-based sites.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Elementary (1–6) license from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education preferred; a current, valid DESE license is required for appointments longer than 90 consecutive school days.
SEI Endorsement on license preferred.
Bilingual Spanish or Portuguese strongly preferred.
Other qualifications deemed appropriate and acceptable by the Superintendent of Schools.

Responsibilities

Teach subject matter using appropriate pedagogy and engage students in learning experiences that develop complex knowledge and skills.
Differentiate instruction based on students’ developmental levels and varied learning needs.
Develop well-structured lessons with measurable objectives, appropriate pacing and sequencing, and effective engagement strategies, materials, technology, and student grouping.
Design instructional units with measurable outcomes and challenging, higher-order tasks aligned with state standards and local curricula.
Design and administer informal and formal assessments, including common interim assessments, to measure student learning and progress.
Organize and analyze assessment results, adjust instruction, and identify or implement differentiated interventions and enhancements, including supports for students with disabilities and English learners.
Provide descriptive feedback and discuss student performance and ways to improve with students and families.
Set high expectations for student work, perseverance, and effort.
Establish and maintain a safe physical and intellectual environment where students can take academic risks and disruptions to learning are prevented.
Use practices that foster respect for and affirmation of differences in background, identity, language, strengths, and challenges.
Share conclusions about student progress with appropriate colleagues and seek their feedback on instructional and assessment practices.
Support family participation in the classroom and school community; communicate curriculum, student performance, and strategies for supporting learning at school and home.
Communicate promptly and respectfully with families, with sensitivity to their home languages, cultures, and values.
Reflect on lessons, units, and interactions with students and use insights to improve instruction and student learning.
Seek and apply ideas from supervisors, colleagues, professional development, and other resources to improve practice.
Collaborate with colleagues on standards-based units, student work, performance analysis, and intervention planning.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
Demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, honesty, fairness, and trustworthiness, and protect student confidentiality.
Fulfill professional responsibilities reliably, including timely completion of paperwork, duties, and assignments and regular attendance.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Perform instructional and general duties assigned by the Principal, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent or designee, and in accordance with School Committee policies.