Substitute Teachers
Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year
Qualified candidates with limited availability are encouraged to apply – we will work with your schedule.
This position reports to the building principal.
Compensation for 2025-2026 School Year:
Daily rate of $111.37 per full day; $63.04/day per half day
Rates are approved on an annual basis and increase depending on length of assignment.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential Job Functions:
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Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
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Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular Instructor.
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Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
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Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
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Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
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Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, severe storm and tornado warning procedures. Review notes for the day, take attendance and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.
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Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
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Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
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Report for duty 30 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher.
Other Job Functions:
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Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
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Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
- Leave detailed notes for teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
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Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or the Substitute Office
Lincoln, Massachusetts
Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. Established in 1754, the town has a rich history dating to our country’s Revolutionary period and has maintained many of its early characteristics and traditions. The community places a high value on public education, open space, diversity, and community involvement.
The school system has a well-earned reputation for educational excellence, offering innovative, student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. The district serves students PreK-8 at two schools: the PreK-8 Lincoln School, which serves Lincoln-resident families, Boston-resident families participating in the METCO program, and the children of staff members; and the PreK-8 Hanscom School, which serves military families living on the Hanscom Air Force Base.
Interest in Lincoln Public Schools
Our district’s core values are: excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, respect for every individual, and collaboration and community. We are excited to welcome new staff members who share those values, and who bring a range of prior experiences in education and in life.
As a district, we ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, active military/veteran status, disability, national origin, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or housing status. We actively seek applications from a diverse range of candidates who share a common commitment to children and to maintaining a positive and collaborative culture.
You can learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at https://www.lincnet.org/employment.