Job: Substitute Teachers & Paraprofessionals

Mount Greylock Regional School District
1781 Cold Spring Rd
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA 01267

Phone:(413)458-9582 x4001
Website:mgrsd.org

Company Description:

Mount Greylock Regional School District includes Lanesborough and Williamstown representing a combined population of 11,000 residents. Our District is comprised of three schools: Lanesborough Elementary (PreK-6), Williamstown Elementary (PreK-6) and Mount Greylock Regional School (7-12). Total enrollment is approximately 1200 students. At Mount Greylock Regional School District, our mission is to create a community of learners working together in a safe and challenging learning environment that encourages restorative based processes, respect, inclusive diversity, courtesy, integrity and responsibility through high expectations and cooperation resulting in life-long learning and personal growth. Our District’s faculty and staff are dedicated and passionate professionals that endeavor every day to uphold this mission by holding true the District’s core beliefs:

Core Beliefs:
•Courtesy: We are committed to fostering and maintaining an environment free of all types of fear and intimidation. Based on our core belief that individuals are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect, it is our policy to prohibit any conduct that constitutes a climate in which individuals feel fear and/or intimidation.
•Inclusive Diversity: We recognize that students come to us with diverse experiences, interests, strengths, and needs. It is therefore essential that all students have access to challenging and personally meaningful curriculum and instruction.
•Integrity: We believe in the integrity of all members of the school community and the commitment to academic honesty and support of our quest for authentic learning. By adhering to ethical principles, acting honorably and assuring that there is consistency between beliefs, words, and actions, we individually demonstrate integrity and high moral character.
•Respect: We nurture the whole child and ensure that each student receives a new opportunity every day to perform at his/her best. We believe that developing caring and supportive relationships between and among educators, students and parents lead to higher levels of student achievement.
•Responsibility: We recognize the responsibility of the entire school community to ensure the success of all students. All students learn when their passions and talents are coupled with high expectations and academic rigor in a safe and caring environment.
•Restorative Based Processes: We are best when students are first. All decisions are centered on the needs of the whole child.


Job Title:
Substitute Teachers & Paraprofessionals
Salary Range:Location:
To Commensurate With Experience Williamstown, Lanesborough
Job Type:Category:
On CallEducation/Training
Education Level:Work Experience:
Associate Degree
Preferred 		Up to One Year
Nice to have
Description:

Mount Greylock Regional School District is seeking substitute teachers and paraprofessionals for the remainder of the 2026–2027 academic year. Substitute staff are essential in ensuring the continuity of instruction and student support in the absence of the regular teacher or paraprofessional. Assignments and durations will vary and are offered on an as-needed basis.

At this time, the District is welcoming applications from candidates who are interested in filling at at any or all of our schools:  Lanesborough Elementary School (Grades PreK–6), Williamstown Elementary School (Grades PreK–6), and Mount Greylock Regional School (Grades 7-12). 

Responsibilities:

  • Follow lesson plans and daily routines as provided by the teacher of record.
  • Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Support student learning and engagement in alignment with school and district expectations.
  • Carry out additional duties as assigned, such as recess/lunch supervision, arrival/dismissal assistance, or one-to-one student support.

Qualifications:

  • Associate degree preferred; a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Experience working with children preferred but not required.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work across different grade levels and classroom settings.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation is based on a daily rate commensurate with education level and may be paid at a full day increment or prorated to a half day depending on mutual agreement and as needed by the assignment.  A susbstitute teacher/para who does not posess a college degree should expecte to be compensated at $120 per day.  An individual with a college degree should expect to be compensated at the rate of $180 per day.  Individuals who are certified and/or retired Massachusetts educators should expect to be compensated at the rate of $210 per day.

Provisions & Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings:

  • National Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check (NCBC)
  • Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
  • Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI)

All screenings must be completed prior to the start of employment.