Print

Westerly Public Schools

Substitute Teacher (165)

Job Posting

Job Details

TitleSubstitute Teacher
Posting ID165
Description
Job Title: Substitute Teacher Location: District
Class Title: On- Call  Effective Date: 09/02/2025  (25-26 School Year)                              
Salary Range: $125 - $175 /Day       Hours per week: 7-35
  • Per Diem Substitute Teacher
    • $125.00 per day the first year worked
    • After 100 days worked within 1 school year, increase pay based on the below salary schedule
    • Maximum pay is $150 per day which can be reached as early as the 4th year worked
    • Start each school year earning the last earned rate of pay
  • Long Term Substitute Teacher & Per Diem RI Certified/Retired Substitute Teacher
    • $150 per day the first year worked
    • After 100 days worked within 1 school year, increase pay based on the below salary schedule
    • Maximum pay is $175 per day which can be reached as early as the 4th year worked
    • Start each school year earning the last earned rate of pay
    • Must work 11+ consecutive days in the same assignment
    • Must be certified in the subject area in which they are subbing
      • In the event the District is unable to find a sub certified in the subject, with the approval of the Assistant Superintendent, a sub who is not certified in the subject area can fill the assignment at $125 per day
      • After 20 days worked, pay will increase to $130


Job Summary:   Provide support to the educational process with specific focus on instructional and mentoring practices.  This includes maintaining a positive learning environment, where all students are encouraged to participate, ask questions and generally receive the individual attention they deserve to effectively learn the material in a lesson plan.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage student learning in accordance with the goals of the District.
  • Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
  • Organize students for effective instruction.
  • Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
  • Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
  • Comply with and support school and District regulations and policies.
  • Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
  • Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.
  • Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with District policies and practices.

Qualifications:

  • Experience:                       
    • 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Education:                       
    • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Certification & Licensing:  
    • Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
  • Authorized to work in the USA.
  • Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.  

 

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangePer Day
LocationDistrict
Job Specific Questionnaire--

Applications Accepted

Start Date02/23/2026