Long Term Substitute Teacher - High School Biology

Haverhill Public Schools•Haverhill, MA

2d•$126 - $175•Onsite

About The Position

Haverhill Public Schools is hiring a Long Term Substitute Teacher for High School Biology for the 2026–2027 work year, with an anticipated effective date of November 2026. The substitute is responsible for instructional, curriculum, and general duties assigned by the Principal, Supervisor, and Superintendent or designee. The position substitutes for absent professional staff as determined by the Principal or designee and may require adapting to lesson plans across subjects or grade levels. The substitute works cooperatively with colleagues, administrators, and parents or guardians; maintains confidentiality of student and personnel information; and provides the classroom teacher with a summary of activities and completed or incomplete lesson plans. The role includes maintaining a safe, positive learning environment, reporting discipline issues to the appropriate authority, following district policies, and completing required annual staff training and the Substitute Handbook. Substitute pay is listed as $175 per day for retired teachers, $154 per day for Massachusetts-certified teachers, $140 per day for non-certified teachers with a bachelor's degree, and $126 per day for non-certified teachers with at least an associate degree or 60 college credits. Long-term substitutes in the same position on the 31st day receive an additional $50 per day above the applicable substitute rate.

Requirements

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure is preferred.
Non-certified teachers must have at least an associate degree or have completed two years of college (60 credits).
Other qualifications may be accepted at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure.

Responsibilities

Substitute daily for absent professional staff as determined by the Principal or designee.
Perform instructional, curriculum, and general duties as assigned by the Principal, Supervisor, Superintendent, or designee.
Adapt to lesson plans when covering different subjects or grade levels.
Work cooperatively with colleagues, administrators, and parents or guardians.
Maintain confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
Provide the classroom teacher with a summary of activities, completed and incomplete lesson plans, and other relevant information.
Maintain a safe and positive learning environment for students.
Report student discipline issues to the appropriate authority.
Adhere to district staff policies and complete annual staff training and the Substitute Handbook.
Perform other duties assigned by the Principal or directed by the Superintendent or designee, and comply with Haverhill School Committee policies.