Substitute - Long Term Sub Teacher, ESL Gr. 4 (Soko) (SY26-27)

Chelsea Public Schools•Chelsea, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Chelsea Public Schools is hiring a long-term substitute teacher for a Grade 4 ESL assignment at Sokolowski Elementary School (Soko) during the 2026–2027 school year. The position is available between November 2026 and January 2027. Long-term substitutes report to their assigned school and teaching position when a vacancy is projected to last more than 20 school days. They may attend school professional development voluntarily. The substitute plans and delivers instruction, assesses student learning, maintains a supportive and orderly classroom, and works with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and district specialists. The role includes supporting equitable learning opportunities for a diverse, multilingual student population, including students with disabilities, students with 504 plans, and second-language learners. 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 educates more than 6,300 students across 11 schools and describes itself as a culturally responsive district that values multilingualism and meaningful relationships. The district is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and retaliation as described in its policy.

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 assigned 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 a program of study that accommodates students' individual needs, interests, and abilities as much as possible.
Make learning goals clear and use appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
Use innovative approaches, instructional strategies, and 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, and 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.
Assist the administration in implementing student-life and conduct policies and rules; 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 and open communication with students, colleagues, and parents about students' academic and behavioral progress.
Promote equity and appreciation of diversity, including implementing strategies for students with special needs, 504 plans, and second-language learners.
Provide equal educational opportunity regardless of the protected characteristics listed in the district's policy.
Support students with disabilities in a general education setting.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.