Permanent Building Substitute

Permanent Building Substitute Holliston Public Schools – Miller Elementary, Holliston, Massachusetts. Launch your year with us starting August 24, 2026 (our first day for staff). Ensure continuity and excellence in our classrooms every single day. Job Details Job ID: 5748626 Application Deadline: Jun 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: May 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026 Job Description Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a daily impact in a vibrant, supportive learning community? Miller Elementary School (grades 3‑5) in Holliston is seeking a dedicated and versatile Permanent Building Substitute for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year! Launch your year with us starting August 24, 2026 (our first day for staff), and become an integral part of our school family, ensuring continuity and excellence in our classrooms every single day. Your role as a Permanent Building Substitute: In the absence of the educator (teacher or paraprofessional), the Permanent Building Substitute is responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning. The Substitute is assigned to a single school building for the duration of a school year, reporting to the building each day to cover assignments as scheduled by the building administrator. This may include covering for absented educators, covering preparation periods, staying with a class while the educator attends a meeting or training, and performing various routine clerical duties if assigned. Qualifications Licensed or eligible for licensure in the assigned grade/subject by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education; not required but considered a plus. Minimum of two years college education required; Bachelor's Degree considered a plus. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults. Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies; alternative qualifications may be considered by the Superintendent in conformity with state requirements. Outstanding oral communication and interpersonal skills. Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Unrelenting focus on student success, safety, and accountability. Responsibilities Report to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival and review daily assignments and schedules. Follow all policies, rules, and procedures applicable to educators. Maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Develop and maintain a positive learning environment. Teach the lesson outlined in the educator's substitute folder, and consult with the department leader before initiating any teaching or procedure not specified in the folder. Use technology comfortably, including the Google suite, academic platforms, projectors, and video conferencing. Oversee student behavior in class. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Report any student injuries, illness, or serious discipline problems to school administration. Perform any other tasks and assume other responsibilities assigned by the Principal or designee from time to time. The Permanent Substitute position is a full‑time role and eligible for benefits. School instructional hours are 7:40 am‑2:13 pm. Equal Opportunity Employer Holliston Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability, as required by state and federal laws. Retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination or participate in an investigation is prohibited. #J-18808-Ljbffr