Substitute - Long Term Sub Teacher, ESL/MLE Gr. 2 (Soko) (SY26-27)

Chelsea Public Schools•Chelsea, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Chelsea Public Schools is hiring a long-term substitute for a Grade 2 ESL/MLE teaching assignment at Sokolowski Elementary School (Soko) for the 2026–2027 school year. The position is available between November 2026 and June 2027. A long-term substitute reports to the assigned school and teaching position when a vacancy is projected to last more than 20 school days. The substitute may voluntarily attend school professional development. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, assesses student learning, adapts study programs to students’ individual needs and abilities, and fosters a safe, supportive classroom environment. The role promotes high expectations for academic achievement and behavior, equity, and appreciation of diversity. The teacher maintains student records, communicates with students, colleagues, and parents, supports students with disabilities in general education settings, and works with district specialists as needed. Chelsea Public Schools is a culturally responsive district serving more than 6,300 students across 11 schools. The district emphasizes meaningful relationships, high expectations, and the value of multilingualism. The school day is 6.5 hours, with potentially longer hours at schools with an extended day; the school year is 184 days. Chelsea Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and retaliation as described in the posting.

Requirements

Possess an undergraduate degree.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention.
Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure appropriate to the grade and subject area.
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers.
Bilingual Spanish.
Dual certification in ESL and/or Moderate Disabilities.

Responsibilities

Plan and assess curriculum and instruction effectively.
Meet and instruct assigned students at designated locations and times.
Plan programs of study that address students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Make learning goals clear and use appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
Use innovative instructional approaches and strategies, including technology, to increase student learning and confidence.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement and behavior.
Guide learning toward curriculum standards and establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Implement the district’s mission, educational philosophy, instructional standards, and objectives.
Assess and document student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
Document student learning problems and seek assistance from district specialists when needed.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Help administer policies and rules governing student conduct; establish reasonable classroom rules and maintain order fairly.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or reasonably requested.
Maintain and improve professional competence relevant to the assignment, grade, and subject area.
Attend required staff meetings.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
Maintain open communication with students, colleagues, and parents about students’ academic and behavioral progress.
Promote equity and appreciation of diversity, including applying strategies for students with special needs, 504 plans, and second-language learners.
Provide equal educational opportunity regardless of the protected characteristics listed in the posting.
Support students with disabilities in a general education setting.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.