Long Term Substitute Teacher Grade 2

Haverhill Public Schools•Haverhill, MA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Haverhill Public Schools is hiring a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Grade 2 for the 2026–2027 work year. The anticipated opening is effective immediately. The substitute is responsible for instructional, curriculum, and general duties as directed by the Principal, Supervisor, Superintendent of Schools, or their designee. The role works cooperatively with colleagues, administrators, and parents or guardians, and reports directly to the Principal on building matters. For instruction and curriculum, the role is jointly responsible to the Principal and appropriate Supervisor, and to the Superintendent or designee. Compensation depends on qualifications: $126 per day for a non-certified teacher with at least an Associate Degree or 60 college credits; $140 per day for a non-certified teacher with a Bachelor's Degree; $154 per day for an MA-certified teacher; and $175 per day for a retired Haverhill Public Schools teacher. Long-term substitutes who remain in the same position on the 31st day receive an additional $50 per day above the applicable substitute rate. Haverhill Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates receive consideration without discrimination on the stated protected grounds.

Requirements

Non-certified applicants must have at least an Associate Degree or have completed two years of college (60 credits), unless the Superintendent accepts an alternative qualification.
Ability to adapt to a variety of lesson plans and subjects or grades.

Nice To Haves

Licensure by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Substitute daily for absent professional staff as determined by the Principal or designee.
Carry out instructional, curriculum, and general duties assigned by the Principal, Supervisor, Superintendent, or designee.
Work cooperatively with colleagues, administrators, and parents or guardians.
Adapt to a variety of lesson plans when covering different subjects or grades.
Provide a summary of activities completed, lesson plans completed or not completed, and other information the classroom teacher should know.
Maintain a safe and positive learning environment for students.
Report student discipline issues to the appropriate authority.
Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
Follow district staff policies and complete required annual staff training and the Substitute Handbook.
Perform other duties assigned by the Principal or directed by the Superintendent or designee, consistent with Haverhill School Committee policies.