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.

Long-Term Substitute Position available at New Bedford High School (1/6/2026-4/13/2026)

JOB GOAL: To enable each student to pursue their education by providing instruction and appropriately managing the classroom environment in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

PERFORMANCE 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 reasonably.

• 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.

Long-Term Substitute Position available at New Bedford High School (1/6/2026-4/13/2026)

JOB GOAL: To enable each student to pursue their education by providing instruction and appropriately managing the classroom environment in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

PERFORMANCE 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 reasonably.

• 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.

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Substitute: Teachers

• Job Requirements
  
  • 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.
  
  • Citizenship, residency OR WORK VISA IN United States required
  
  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. Ever available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

• Joyce Cardoza , Principal
• 230 Hathaway Boulevard
• New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
• Phone: 508-997-4511
• Fax: 508-991-7483
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