Teacher, Grade 4 (Long Term Substitute)

Lowell Public School District • Lowell, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lowell Public Schools is seeking a Grade 4 Teacher for a long-term substitute position for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves planning and delivering effective instruction, assessing student learning, and creating a positive and respectful learning environment. The teacher will be responsible for monitoring student understanding, adjusting instruction as needed, and promoting student responsibility and confidence. Additionally, the position requires collaboration with parents, colleagues, and administrators, adherence to school policies and laws, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Requirements

• Certification valid for service as a teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience with appropriate age group.

Nice To Haves

• SEI endorsement/ESL licensure

Responsibilities

• Remain up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Plan instruction effectively.
• Plan assessment of student learning effectively.
• Monitor students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials or assessments when appropriate.
• Create an environment that is positive for student learning and involvement.
• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect and safety.
• Make learning goals clear to students.
• Use appropriate instruction techniques.
• Use appropriate questioning techniques.
• Evaluate, try innovative approaches and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence in ability to learn.
• Communicate learning goals and high standards and expectations to students.
• Promote confidence and perseverance in the student that stimulate increased personal student responsibility for achieving the goals of the curriculum.
• Strive to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.
• Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.
• Be constructive and cooperative in interactions with parents and receptive to their contributions.
• Share responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district.
• Be a reflective and continuous learner.
• Comply with School Committee policies, contractual agreements, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, administrators and other school personnel.

Benefits

• Salary per years of experience and education level pursuant to pay schedule within Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level