26-27 Long Term Substitute Teacher - Grade 3 (2/8/27-5/17/27)

Somerville Public Schools•Somerville, MA

About The Position

The Long Term Substitute Teacher maintains the safety, care, and wellbeing of students and supports their learning and social-emotional development according to grade-level and content-area standards. The teacher holds high expectations for every student, recognizes individual learning strengths and needs, and uses differentiated instruction to support equitable access to learning. In this assignment, the substitute continues established theatre instruction and ongoing projects while maintaining continuity with existing curriculum, departmental practices, and production plans. The position is temporary, full-time, and scheduled from February 8, 2027, through May 17, 2027. The teacher reports to the School Building Principal.

Requirements

Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in the field or subject for this position.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including frequent walking, standing, and stair navigation; lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying 10–30 pounds; bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching; and remaining stationary for long periods.
MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance before employment.
Fingerprints before employment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual educator.

Responsibilities

Follow established theatre curriculum, lesson plans, unit objectives, and learning standards.
Deliver engaging lessons in acting, improvisation, theatre history, script analysis, stagecraft, and performance as appropriate to assigned courses.
Teach theatre vocabulary, terminology, techniques, and performance skills through individual, small-group, and ensemble activities.
Adjust instruction to varied student learning needs and abilities, maintain instructional pacing, and support progress toward course objectives.
Establish clear expectations and foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
Supervise acting exercises, rehearsals, movement activities, and technical theatre projects; ensure safe use of furniture, props, costumes, tools, and theatre equipment.
Follow school policies for attendance, discipline, student safety, and emergency procedures; address behavioral concerns and communicate significant issues to appropriate administrators.
Assess learning through performance activities, written assignments, projects, presentations, and participation; provide constructive feedback and maintain accurate attendance, grade, and assignment records.
Grade work in a timely manner, communicate expectations, follow school and departmental grading policies, and identify students who may need additional support.
Implement required accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs, 504 Plans, and other documented learning needs.
Continue theatre projects and activities already underway; support rehearsals, classroom performances, scene studies, and student-directed projects.
Coordinate with production personnel and communicate with the Music/Theatre Department supervisor about performances, deadlines, and outstanding responsibilities.
Supervise the appropriate use, organization, and storage of scripts, costumes, props, and technical materials.
Communicate professionally with students, families, colleagues, and administrators; collaborate with theatre faculty and performing arts educators.
Attend required faculty and department meetings and professional development sessions; consult with the department supervisor or designated administrator as needed.
Maintain records of instructional activities, student progress, and outstanding tasks for the returning teacher; prepare an organized transition summary covering curriculum, progress, grades, projects, and responsibilities.
Keep the instructional space organized and functional; safeguard materials, follow procedures for requesting supplies and support, and promptly report damaged equipment, facility concerns, or safety hazards.
Create an inclusive environment with equitable opportunities to participate, age-appropriate materials, creative risk-taking, collaboration, confidence-building, and social-emotional support.
Arrive punctually, fulfill assigned teaching and supervision duties, maintain confidentiality, and complete administrative tasks and documentation.
Maintain continuity of instruction and seek guidance when responsibilities exceed the scope of the substitute assignment.