25-26 Long Term Substitute Teacher - SEI Integrated, Grade 2 (08/25/25 - 10/10/25)
New Yesterday
Job Goal:
Somerville Public Schools strives to create an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
We welcome and value different persprectives and experiences in our staff, recognizing the powerful impact that a diverse workforce has on all students. We are committed to suppporting educators through a strong induction and mentorship program, educator-driven professional development, and opportunities for professional grwoth and advancement.
As a district, we are also commited to supporting the whole child by promoting a trusting, mutually respectful and inspiring culture that values the individuality of our students and the professionalism of the field.
Qualifications:
- Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in the field or subject for this position
- DESE 1-6 License Required
- DESE SEI endorsement Required
- Bilingual, English - Spanish Preferred
- DESE ESL License Preferred
Responsibilities:
The teacher is responsible for the classroom and/or specific learning environment including planning, preparation, and organization of materials for delivery of the curriculum. The teacher collaborates with other educators and communicates on an ongoing basis with all adults who share responsibility for their students' learning. The teacher establishes a relationship with the parents and caregivers of their students and maintains two-way communication about progress in learning and social development.
- Plans units and lessons and delivers instruction aligned to State standards and district curriculum.
- Provides ongoing formative and summative assessments and analyzes assessment data in order to determine learning needs of students.
- Adapts curriculum and instruction to teach all students according to their varied learning strengths and needs.
- Establishes and maintains culturally responsive and two-way communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers.
- Collaborates with other educators for the delivery of specialized instruction and/or social and emotional support according to students' needs.
- Follows the guidance and direction of the School Principal and other school and district administrators to maintain a safe, welcoming, culturally affirming, and equitable learning environment.
- Participates in professional growth opportunities, reflects on current practices, and incorporates new methodologies into instructional planning and delivery.
- Additional duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor and in accordance with the SEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Terms of Employment:
- Temporary Appointment
- School Year Schedule
- Salary: $150 per day
- Positions that will be vacant for at least one (1) semester will, to the extent possible, be filled by personnel who have met the state licensure requirements. After thirty (30) consecutive school days in a work year in the same position, the substitute teacher will be paid thereafter according to the Salary Schedule.
Position Reports to: School Building Principal and Director of MLE Programming
The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the bases of race, color, age, religion, disability, preganancy, home status, martital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
- Location:
- Somerville