6th Grade English/Language Arts teacher (Long-Term Substitute) Job ID 1328

About the Role

Bedford Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute English/Language Arts Writing Teacher for 6th grade, covering the period from August 31, 2026, to October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure, and appealing for students, fostering mutual respect.
• Carry out the school's disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the subject area.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
• Plan instruction based on explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do.
• Create or provide learning experiences that develop students' abilities and require the application of thinking skills.
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels.
• Organize instruction around essential questions or core learning objectives; teach for understanding and/or mastery; provide students with practice and extension opportunities as needed.
• Give assignments that reinforce classroom instruction.
• Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students.
• Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Program Director, or Program Administrator, consistent with the BEA Contract.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.).
• Successful completion of a National Background check (fingerprinting).
• Massachusetts licensure or ability to qualify for a temporary license.

Master's Degree preferred.

Pay & Benefits

Compensation and benefits are per the BEA and BPS contract.