Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher - Goodnow Elementary School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher promotes learning and growth for all students through high-quality instruction, meaningful assessments, analysis of student data, constructive feedback, and ongoing refinement of learning objectives. The teacher maintains high expectations, establishes a safe and effective learning environment, demonstrates cultural proficiency, partners with families and community members, and maintains an ethical, skilled, and collaborative professional practice. The position is at Goodnow Brothers Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year, with anticipated employment from November 30, 2026, through March 7, 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. The teacher is directly responsible to the building Principal for building-related matters and shares responsibility with the appropriate Principal and Executive Director of Teaching and Learning for instruction and curriculum.

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.
A current, valid Massachusetts DESE license is required for appointments exceeding 90 consecutive school days.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts DESE Elementary (1–6) license preferred.
SEI endorsement on license preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach subject matter using appropriate pedagogy and learning experiences that enable students to acquire complex knowledge and skills.
Differentiate instruction based on student developmental levels and learning needs so students can progress toward intended outcomes.
Develop well-structured lessons with measurable objectives, appropriate engagement strategies, pacing, materials, resources, technology, and grouping.
Design standards-aligned instructional units with measurable outcomes and challenging tasks that promote higher-order thinking.
Design and administer informal and formal assessments, including common interim assessments, to measure student learning, growth, and progress.
Analyze assessment results to adjust instruction and identify or implement differentiated interventions and enhancements, including supports for students with disabilities and English learners.
Provide descriptive feedback and engage students and families in constructive conversations about improving student performance.
Set high expectations for student work, perseverance, and effort.
Use routines and appropriate responses to maintain a safe physical and intellectual environment that supports academic risk-taking and minimizes behavior that interferes with learning.
Use strategies 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 and strategies for supporting learning at school and home.
Communicate with families about student performance and learning, respond promptly and respectfully, and demonstrate sensitivity to families' home languages, cultures, and values.
Reflect on lessons, units, and interactions with students and apply insights to improve instruction and student learning.
Seek and apply ideas for improving practice from supervisors, colleagues, professional development, and other resources.
Collaborate with colleagues on standards-based units, student work, performance analysis, and intervention planning.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
Exercise sound judgment, protect student confidentiality, and fulfill professional responsibilities reliably, including regular attendance and timely completion of duties and paperwork.
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 Marlborough School Committee policies.