Long-Term Elementary Teacher Substitute

Long-Term Elementary Teacher Substitute

Barrington Public Schools Sowams School - Barrington, Rhode Island. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board.

Job : 5544136

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

A Long-Term Elementary Substitute Teacher

Reports to:

Principal.

Is responsible for providing consistent, high-quality instruction during an extended teacher absence.

This role includes implementing lesson plans, maintaining a structured and supportive classroom environment, assessing student progress, and collaborating with grade-level teams and administration.

The Long-Term Substitute ensures continuity of instruction and upholds school policies, expectations, and communication with families.

RI Teaching Certification

Proficiency Certificate in Literacy (Right to Read)

To support Barrington's commitment to diversity and to foster inclusion, respect, and equity in education, the successful candidate will be selected from a diverse pool of diverse candidates. Preference will be given to candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivity, diversity, and belonging.

Position Type: Full-time

Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

• Local and National BCI required
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Welcome to the Barrington School District. Barrington Schools actively seeks applications from only the most capable, professional candidates.

Only complete School Spring application packets, including letter of intent (Cover Letter) will be considered. Please do not send paper applications. If selected for hire, in order to be placed on the substitute teacher list, the following requirements must be presented in person to Barrington Public Schools:

• A current national criminal background check with fingerprints
• Proper identification for completion of an I-9 and a W-4

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Are you certified to teach in Rhode Island Yes/No
• 2. What areas do you hold a teaching certification?
  Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
• 3. Are you currently employed?
  Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
• 4. Date available to begin work.
  Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
• 5. Are you currently a Rhode Island retiree receiving a pension from the State of Rhode Island?
  Yes/No
• 6. Do you have relatives currently employed by the Barrington School Department?
  Yes/No
• 7. Were you ever previously employed by the Barrington School Department? If yes, specify position and date of employment.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

• James Callahan , Principal
• 364 Sowams Road
• Barrington, Rhode Island 02806
• Phone:
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).