Substitute Teacher - $140 per day

Position OverviewThe Weston Public Schools is seeking to hire daily substitute teachers for the 2025-26 school year. Substitute teaching in Weston is a great way to get to know our schools, and it can often lead to full-time employment. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.About the Weston Public SchoolsThe Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 150 students (K-12).Key ResponsibilitiesEmbrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusionEstablish a culture of learning that reflects the educational importance of the workEstablish and monitor routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and the efficient use of timeManage student behavior to allow for high levels of engagement with the contentModel a precise and expressive use of language to effectively communicate with students, including: expectations for learning, directions for activities, and explanations of contentUse questions, prompts, and discussion techniques to cognitively challenge students, advance high-level thinking and discourse, and promote metacognitionIntellectually engage all students in learning through well-designed learning tasks and activities that require complex thinking, and include appropriate scaffoldingDesired QualificationsBachelor's degree requiredPrevious teaching experience, ideally in a diverse public school setting preferredSatisfactory Criminal Offender Records Inquiry (CORI)Satisfactory Statewide Applicant Fingerprinting Identification Services (SAFIS)Compensation and AssignmentsSubstitute teachers will be paid $140.00 per day. Please note that substitute teaching assignments are subject to availability.Hiring TimelineThe review of applications will begin immediately. Please note that we will carefully review every application, but only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.