Job: Long-Term Elementary Teacher Substitute - Grade 5

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:
Long-Term Elementary Teacher Substitute - Grade 5
Salary Range:Location:
Williamstown
Job Type:Category:
Temporary- Full TimeEducation/Training
Education Level:Work Experience:
Master's Degree
Preferred
Description:

JOB TITLE: Long-Term Elementary Teacher Substitute – Grade 5
LOCATION: Williamstown Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Principal

ANTICIPATED ASSIGNMENT:
Beginning November 23, 2026, with an end date to be determined. The assignment is anticipated to last at least three to four weeks and may extend up to 12 weeks, depending on the permanent teacher’s absence. This is a temporary, non-benefitted position.

POSITION STATEMENT:
Mount Greylock Regional School District seeks a dedicated and collaborative Long-Term Substitute Teacher to provide Grade 5 instruction at Williamstown Elementary School. The successful candidate will maintain continuity of learning, foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and support students’ academic and social-emotional development throughout the assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

  • Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in Elementary Education, Grades 1–6, preferred.

  • Experience teaching elementary students, preferably at the upper elementary level.

  • Strong instructional, classroom management, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and support staff.

  • Availability to begin November 23, 2026, and commit to the anticipated assignment, with flexibility regarding its duration.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned Grade 5 instruction consistent with the school’s curriculum and established instructional practices.

  • Maintain continuity of instruction by using available lesson plans, instructional materials, classroom routines, and guidance from the Grade 5 team.

  • Demonstrate effective instructional practices across elementary content areas, including literacy and mathematics.

  • Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment through culturally and linguistically sustaining practices and consistent classroom expectations.

  • Assess student progress and use data to adjust instruction and differentiate learning experiences for a range of student needs.

  • Implement student accommodations and modifications in collaboration with special education staff and other support personnel.

  • Maintain accurate records of attendance, student progress, and other required classroom information.

  • Communicate proactively and professionally with families, colleagues, and school administrators.

  • Participate in relevant team meetings and school responsibilities during the assignment.

  • Support a smooth transition at the beginning and conclusion of the assignment.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal.

COMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

  • Daily rate: $260 per day worked.

  • Benefits: This position is non-benefitted.

  • Employment status: Temporary, for the duration of the assignment. The anticipated timeframe is an estimate and may change based on the permanent teacher’s return.

PROVISIONS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The selected candidate must comply with district policies, procedures, and applicable employment requirements.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings before the start of the assignment, including:

  • National Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check (NCBC)

  • Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)

  • Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI)