Long-Term Substitute Teacher

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

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Qualifications:

Terms of Employment:

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive learning environment while delivering instruction and implementing lesson plans in line with District’s goals, policies and procedures for student achievement.
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Follows and supports all District and school policies, rules, and procedures.
• Reports to the main office upon arrival at the school building to determine the assignment of the day.
• Supervises students to ensure their safety and welfare.
• Reports any student related injury, accident, illness, discipline problem Administration immediately or as soon as is reasonable.
• Reports in writing on the day's activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.
• Maintains the confidentiality of the position including all student and school personnel information.
• Other related duties as assigned by the building administrator.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 60 college credits is required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Massachusetts Teaching Certificate preferred.
• Those pursuing a career in education preferred.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains appropriate dress and a professional appearance.

Terms of Employment:

• Reports to: Principal or Designee
• Rate: Unlicensed through DESE - $150/day ($21.43/hour ), Licensed through DESE - $160/day ($23.42/hour)
• Dates of assignment: January 8, 2026- 2025 -April 1, 2026

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

• Emily Quirk , Curriculum, Data, & Assessment Manager - Science
• 455 County Street
• New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
• Phone: (508) 997-4511
• Email: