Long Term Substitute English Learners (EL) Teacher SY25-26 (December-January)

This substitue position is anticipated based on staff medical leave and could startimmediately.

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an energetic skilled and warm Long term Sub EL Teacher to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency equity and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate . This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools 2 middle schools and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias bullying and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here .

Position Description

Under the direction of the Principal and in conjunction with the Director of English Language Learner (ELL) Education the ELL Teacher will provide English language development (ELD) instruction to students who have been identified as English Language Learners. The ELL teacher will also work with classroom teachers of ELLs to make the curriculum accessible to them. If the substitute is working during the ACCESS testing window (January/February 2026) they would participate in the required training and administer the ACCESS test to students as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bilingual proficiency preferred
• Masters Degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching including ELL teaching experience preferred
• ESL Certification Preferred

Skills Abilities & Knowledge

• Must be committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement equal access to high levels of instruction the achievement of academic and linguistic proficiency for all students and the closing of the achievement gap
• Must be a positive highly motivated self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must be a self-reflective active learner capable of interactive dialogue with all members of the school community.
• Must provide a positive structured learning environment and lesson delivery
• Must have an understanding of theories and teaching methodologies along with understanding of the academic social and emotional needs of students learning English as a second language.
• Must have a working knowledge of the WIDA standards and the Massachusetts Standards-Based curriculum.
• Must have well-established communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to share information and resources as appropriate including strong written communication skills.

Compensation:

Compensation for substitutes is based on the duration of the coverage: $22.40/hr -$43.23/hr

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion disability age active military/veteran status ancestry genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies employment policies and other administered programs and addition students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website .