English Teacher (Short Term Substitute)

POSTING of VACANCY

English Teacher (Substitute 8-12 weeks)

Lawrence School

2025-2026 School Year

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Licensure in Secondary English
• SEI Endorsement preferred
• Demonstrated experience in the successful motivation of students at varying levels of achievement
• Understanding of curriculum design and development
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Such other alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable or appropriate
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provide English instruction to 7th and 8th grade students.
• Under the direction of the instructional leadership and in collaboration with grade level colleagues, develop curricular objectives and implementation strategies in alignment with the learning standards of the state curriculum frameworks.
• Under the direction of the instructional leadership and in collaboration with grade level colleagues, design, implement, and revise curricular units as well as grading criteria for standards/subjects.
• Under the direction of the instructional leadership and in collaboration with grade level colleagues, develop daily and long-range plans for each course taught relating instruction to the needs of the students, curricular objectives, English department expectations, and state learning standards.
• Effectively advance excellence and equity in each class through instructional practices designed to meet the unique needs of all students, including those who are advanced, multilingual English language learners, and students qualifying for a 504 plan or special education services.
• Evaluate classroom activities on a daily and long-range basis in respect to educational goals.
• Assume necessary supervisory responsibilities when required.
• Cooperate with principal, colleagues, and families in extra-curricular activities.
• Maintain a clear and consistent grading procedure for courses.
• Keep accurate and appropriate grading and attendance records.
• Develop effective relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Combine a concern for effective relationships with students with strong interests in the subject
• Evaluate each student's progress in academic and social skills, knowledge, and understanding.
• Using available media, routinely communicate with students, families, colleagues, counselors, and administrators regarding each student's individual progress.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Effectively employ classroom management strategies to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Accept supervision and guidance from the Department Head and Principal.
• Attend professional meetings as required and scheduled.
• Serve on committees for curriculum revision and for the general operation of the school.
• Continue professional growth by attending meetings, seminars, courses, and other endorsed professional learning.
• Fulfill assigned supervisory and homeroom duties
• Such other responsibilities that may from time to time be assigned by the Principal and/or Department Head.
  
  

REPORTS TO: Principal and Department Head

SALARY: In accordance with FPS Substitute Rates

APPLICATION: Please apply until filled to:

Falmouth Public Schools: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us

LAW-STS English 26-1 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

INTERNAL POSTING DATE: 11/20/2025

EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: 11/20/2025

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