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Teacher Openings

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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Substitute Teachers Needed for 2026-2027

Mechanicville City School District is seeking dynamic, dependable, and adaptable Substitute Teachers to join our instructional team across our elementary, middle, and high schools. As a substitute teacher, you will step into the classroom to maintain educational continuity, support student success, and foster a safe, positive learning environment when regular teachers are absent.

This is an ideal opportunity for certified educators looking for flexibility, recent college graduates seeking classroom experience, career changers, or community members wanting to make a direct impact on local youth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement established lesson plans provided by the primary classroom teacher to ensure instruction continues smoothly.

  • Manage student behavior effectively, applying positive reinforcement and following district classroom management guidelines.

  • Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners and varying grade levels.

  • Leave a detailed summary of daily accomplishments, student progress, and any behavioral notes for the returning classroom teacher.

  • Adhere to all district policies, school guidelines, and New York State Education Department (NYSED) protocols.

Per MTA contract

The Mechanicville City School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, economic status, marital status, veterans' status, political affiliation, domestic victim status, use of a guide dog, hearing dog or service dog, disability, or other classifications protected under federal or state law, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The designated district compliance officer(s) will coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, and the New York State Human Rights Law. The Mechanicville City School District's Civil Rights Compliance Officer is:  Taryn Breen, Mechanicville City School District, 25 Kniskern Ave, Mechanicville, NY 12118; phone:  518-664-5727, email:  tbreen@mechanicville.org. Complaints may also be filed with the Office for Civil Rights, New York Office, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005- 2500, phone (646) 428-3800, fax (646) 428-3843, email: NewYork@ed.gov.