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Job Title: Building Substitute Teacher

Location: Elementary School

Reports To: Building Principal

Subordinates: None

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time, Exempt

School Year: School Year 2026-2027
Salary Range: $40,000 Per Year or $225 Per Day (Substitute Scale School Year 2026-2027)

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Building Substitute Teacher to join our team on a full-time, temporary basis. The Building Substitute Teacher will be responsible for providing consistent instructional support across various classrooms, ensuring continuity of education in the absence of regular teachers. This role is benefit-eligible and requires flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to student success.

This job description outlines the core duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be required in this role. The ideal candidate should be flexible and adaptable in meeting the evolving needs of the District.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver lesson plans and instructional materials left by absent teachers, ensuring alignment with the school's curriculum and educational standards. 

• Maintain effective classroom management, fostering a positive and productive learning environment. 

• Adapt to various teaching assignments and grade levels as needed, demonstrating flexibility and versatility. 

• Collaborate with school staff to support student learning and address any challenges that arise during instructional periods. 

• Communicate any pertinent information or feedback to school administrators regarding student performance or classroom experiences.

Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field. 

• Licensure: While Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) licensure is not strictly required for substitute teachers, possession of a teaching license is preferred and may be required for certain long-term assignments. 

• Experience: Prior teaching or classroom experience is preferred. 

• Skills: Strong classroom management abilities, effective communication skills, and the capacity to adapt to different educational settings and student needs.

Additional Requirements:

• Background check and fingerprinting as required by Massachusetts regulations.

Important Note:

Applicants who are hired for this position and are found to have provided falsified or inaccurate information during the application process are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Compensation and Benefits:

Temporary Full-Time Position with compensation based the Substitute Teacher Scale. AKFCS also provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (MTRS): Not Eligible

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Life Insurance 

• 403(b) & ROTH403(b) with Match

• Stipend for Professional/Personal Development

• Dash Pass (DoorDash)

• YMCA Discounts

• Comprehensive Private Leave of Absence Program (PFML)

• Sick Time with Sick Bank

• Personal Days

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Abby Kelley Foster Public Charter School is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Mission

The mission of the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is to assist families in their role as primary educators of their students by providing a liberal arts education representative of diverse works and global perspectives and aimed at academic excellence, musical competence, and character formation.

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