Building Based Substitute (PRISM Grant), Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2025-2026] chez Salem Public Schools

Building Based Substitute (PRISM Grant), Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2025-2026]

About Salem Public Schools, where belonging leads to opportunity.

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history.  Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk12.org/.

What You’ll Do:

As a building substitute, you will perform related duties in the absence of the classroom teacher to provide continuity in the day-to-day responsibilities by implementing the teacher’s prepared lesson plans. This building substitute position provides additional coverage for short meetings including lesson debriefs and planning as part of Salem Public Schools' implementation of the PRISM early literacy grant.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction according to lesson plans as prepared by the classroom teacher or create lesson plans in the absence of a prepared lesson.
• Uphold all District policies, rules and procedures to which all teachers are subject.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assist the teacher with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, lunchroom duty, recess, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times: in the classroom, school site and in the community.
• Ability to present material using a variety of approaches, techniques, and media aids to stimulate interest, enthusiasm, and curiosity about subjects and events.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Teacher/Principal.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• Minimum of 1-year teaching experience and working in an urban public school or charter school setting (Preferred)
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies
• Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus
• Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply
• Current authorization to work in the United States

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

This is a full-time, school-year position (185 days/year).

Work Year: Salem Public Schools Building Based Substitutes work a 185-day school year (180 student contact days plus 5 professional development days). Please visit www.salemk12.org to view the 2025-26 district and/or school calendar. Continuation in SY 26-27 is dependent upon the availability of grant funding.

Compensation: Compensation is determined by the Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel (PSRP) collective bargaining agreement. This is a Tier 1 position.

Benefits: The City of Salem offers all full-time employees Group Insurance Commission (GIC) benefits. Click here for more information about our health benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, housing status, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or participate in an equal opportunity investigation.