26-27 Long Term Substitute Teacher - Biology (.60 FTE) (11/19/26-12/23/26)

Somerville Public Schools • Somerville, MA

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About The Position

Somerville Public Schools is hiring a temporary Long Term Substitute Teacher in Biology for the period November 19, 2026, through December 23, 2026. The position is listed as .60 FTE. The teacher is responsible for students’ safety, care, and wellbeing and supports their learning and social-emotional development in alignment with grade-level and content-area standards, scope, and sequence. The teacher maintains high expectations for all students, recognizes individual learning strengths and needs, and uses differentiated instruction to provide equitable and meaningful curriculum access.

Compensation and working days for the initial pay period will be prorated based on the official start date and .60 FTE status. Salary is determined under the Somerville Educators Union, Unit A collective bargaining agreement and Somerville School Committee policies. The position is exempt and represented by SEU, Unit A. Pre-employment requirements include Massachusetts CORI clearance and fingerprinting.

Requirements

• Appropriate Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education educator license in the field or subject for this position.
• DESE SEI endorsement.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs; lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects weighing 10 to 30 pounds; bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching; and remaining stationary for long periods.
• Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance and fingerprinting are required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual educator.

Responsibilities

• Plan units and lessons and deliver instruction aligned with state standards and district curriculum.
• Provide ongoing formative and summative assessments and analyze assessment data to determine students’ learning needs.
• Adapt curriculum and instruction to students’ varied learning strengths and needs.
• Establish and maintain culturally responsive, two-way communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers.
• Collaborate with other educators to deliver specialized instruction and/or social-emotional support according to students’ needs.
• Follow guidance and direction from the School Principal and other school and district administrators to maintain a safe, welcoming, culturally affirming, and equitable learning environment.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities, reflect on current practices, and incorporate new methodologies into instructional planning and delivery.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Principal/Supervisor in accordance with the SEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed