Long-Term Substitute for Electronics and Engineering

Shawsheen Valley Voc Tech District • Billerica, MA

3d • $250 - $300

About The Position

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School is seeking a long-term substitute for the Electronics and Engineering program beginning March 23,2026. This position is anticipated to continue through early June or until coverage is no longer needed. Position Overview: The Electronics/Engineering program is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Long-Term Substitute Instructor to support student learning and maintain program continuity. The ideal candidate will have experience in electronics, engineering technology, or a related technical field, as well as a strong commitment to hands-on, project-based instruction for high school students. Responsibilities: Deliver daily instruction in accordance with the Chapter 74 Electronics/Engineering framework and existing curriculum plans. Supervise students in both shop and classroom settings, ensuring a safe, productive, and inclusive learning environment. Support students in the development of technical skills such as: Circuit design and analysis Soldering and fabrication Robotics and automation Digital/analog electronics Engineering design process Use of industry-standard tools, test equipment, and software Implement ongoing projects and guide students through competencies already in progress. Maintain accurate attendance and grading. Collaborate with shop staff. Uphold all school policies, safety procedures, and vocational program expectations. Qualifications: Experience in electronics, electrical engineering, robotics, engineering technology, or a related field preferred. Prior teaching or training experience is preferred, especially in a vocational/technical environment. Ability to manage a project-based, hands-on classroom with diverse learners. Strong communication and organizational skills. DESE Chapter 74 license preferred but not required for substitute placement. Ideal Candidate Attributes: Enthusiastic about working with high school students in a technical setting. Flexible, patient, and able to step into an active shop environment with ongoing projects. Committed to student safety, skill development, and career readiness. Comfortable using tools, test equipment, and instructional technology. Compensation: $250-$300 per day Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in admission and employment. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The Notice of Nondiscrimination is located at www.shawsheentech.org.

Requirements

• Experience in electronics, electrical engineering, robotics, engineering technology, or a related field preferred.
• Prior teaching or training experience is preferred, especially in a vocational/technical environment.
• Ability to manage a project-based, hands-on classroom with diverse learners.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• DESE Chapter 74 license preferred but not required for substitute placement.

Nice To Haves

• Enthusiastic about working with high school students in a technical setting.
• Flexible, patient, and able to step into an active shop environment with ongoing projects.
• Committed to student safety, skill development, and career readiness.
• Comfortable using tools, test equipment, and instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily instruction in accordance with the Chapter 74 Electronics/Engineering framework and existing curriculum plans.
• Supervise students in both shop and classroom settings, ensuring a safe, productive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students in the development of technical skills such as: Circuit design and analysis Soldering and fabrication Robotics and automation Digital/analog electronics Engineering design process Use of industry-standard tools, test equipment, and software
• Implement ongoing projects and guide students through competencies already in progress.
• Maintain accurate attendance and grading.
• Collaborate with shop staff.
• Uphold all school policies, safety procedures, and vocational program expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed