TYPE OF POSITION: Long-Term Substitute

LOCATION: Martin Elementary School

APPROX. START DATE AND DURATION: Immediate to end of 2025-2026 school year

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates

PAY RANGE: $125.00-$275.54 (daily rate)

 

REPORTS TO:         Building Principal

 

The Elementary Teacher provides learning experiences in language arts, social studies, reading, mathematics, science, art, physical education, and music to students, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements. The Elementary Teacher reports to the principal, and may direct a Teaching Assistant (Paraprofessional), if one is assigned to the classroom.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered qualified for this position, candidates must minimally have the following:

1. Licensed, or eligible for licensure in Elementary, Levels 1-6 and/or Early Childhood: Teacher of Students With and Without Disabilities PreK-2 and/or Early Childhood: Teacher of Students With and Without Disabilities PreK-3 by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.


2. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with children and adults.


3. Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies.


4. Ability to relate well with students, colleagues, parents, and staff.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS which include but are not limited to:

1. Provides learning experiences in language arts, social studies, reading, mathematics, science, art, physical education, and music to students, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning and involvement. Monitors students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.


2. Implements, evaluates and refines instructional practice.


3. Effectively and creatively uses technology in order to engage students in learning and improve student competence and confidence.


4. Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to, the diversity among individuals and strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.


5. Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re-certification.


6. Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district, attending all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed.


7. Other duties, as assigned.

 

 

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.  The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools.  The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, homelessness or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.