About this role
Portsmouth School Department is seeking to hire a regular building substitute teacher at Portsmouth Middle School beginning immediately through the end of the 2026-2027 school year only. This position is primarily located at Portsmouth Middle School; however flexibility to be reassingned to Portsmouth High School, Hathaway or Melville Elementary, based on need, is required. RIDE Certification is not required for this position. Minimum requirements are: • Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher, hold an associates’ degree, or have completed a minimum of two years college as part of a four-year degree track in any field • Must complete a federal criminal background check • Must provide three letters of reference • Must attend a mandatory substitute meeting Thank you for your interest in the Portsmouth School Department • Please see additional requirements within this job posting.
A current National background check is required in order to begin substitute teaching. You will be fingerprinted and a search of statewide criminal history will be initiated. Fingerprints will then be forwarded for a national criminal history check. If you are an active substitute in the PSD and have a BCI on file with us, you will not be required to have an additional BCI processed. Must complete virtual employee training modules Experience preferred but not required