Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher – Day-to-Day

Chicopee Public Schools District-Wide – Chicopee, Massachusetts

• Job : 4895824
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Feb 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $139.05 to $144.20 Per Day

TITLE: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER – DAY-TO-DAY

TYPE: Non-Union, Cycle III

REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Substitute Personnel Liaison

OBJECTIVE: The primary function of a substitute teacher is to deliver the district curriculum using the lesson plans of the teacher to help all students reach their highest potential.

• Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher.
• Teaches all scheduled classes and prepares a written summary of work completed.
• Follows the teacher’s written lesson plans and consults with the principal and/or staff to resolve questions and/or concerns.
• Complies with all building procedures and schedules, including taking precautions to ensure staff and student safety.
• Communicates with the absent teacher.
• Upholds all School Committee policies.
• Develops and maintains a positive learning environment.
• Works cooperatively with staff and caregivers.
• Incorporates the effective use of available resources including technology.
• Respects personal privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Performs other specific job‑related duties as directed by the building principal.

• Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field.
• MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification preferred.

• Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, etc., and able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Must be able to stand, crouch, and bend over for a long period of time.
• Data Conception: Ability to compare and judge characteristics of data, people, or things.
• Interpersonal Communication: Ability to give instructions, assignments, or directions to subordinates or assistants.
• Language Ability: Ability to read various correspondences and prepare reports, forms, evaluations, etc. Must be able to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
• Intelligence: Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Verbal Aptitude: Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and understand technical or professional languages.
• Numerical Aptitude: Ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add, subtract, multiply, divide, utilize decimals and percentages, and apply basic mathematics.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Ability to inspect items for proper dimensions.
• Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment and assisting students.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools.
• Interpersonal: Ability to deal with people and adapt under stress and in emergency situations.
• Physical Communication: Ability to talk and hear, and communicate via telephone or radio.

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Jessica Thornton, Substitute Personnel Liaison
• Central Office Administration
• Email: jthornton

Chicopee Public Schools – 50 Maple Street, Chicopee, MA