English Teacher (Temporary: 10/20/26 - 01/19/27) Needham High School SY26-27

English Teacher (Temporary: 10/20/26 - 01/19/27) Needham High School SY26-27 Needham Public Schools – Needham High School – Needham, Massachusetts. This position is a 1.0 FTE Temporary English Teacher covering a 12‑week maternity leave, beginning on or near October 20, 2026 and concluding on or near January 19, 2027. Job Details Job ID: 1375672 Application Deadline: Oct 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Re‑Posted: Jun 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Responsibilities The successful candidate will plan and teach four sections of English, collaborate with the English Department to support student learning, advance students’ critical reading, thinking, and writing skills, and guide inquiry of diverse literary artifacts. The teacher will work to integrate the attributes, skills, and knowledge in the Portrait of a Needham Graduate, emphasizing preparation of students to become socially and culturally responsive contributors. Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Experience teaching or working with high‑school students Awareness of and responsiveness to diverse student needs Collaborative work ethic and experience with instructional technology Commitment to inclusive pedagogy and potential to contribute to student life beyond the classroom Compensation Compensation for substitutes is based on the duration of coverage: $22.40/hr – $26.46/hr (SY6 Rates). Equity & Inclusion The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate against students, parents, employees, or the general public on the basis of race, color, sex, homeless status, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age. The district also does not discriminate based on genetic information, ancestry, or status as a veteran. Contact Lisa Tedeschi 1330 Highland Avenue, Needham, Massachusetts 02492 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education