Long Term Substitute Mandarin Teacher, Westborough High School (5901)

Westborough Public Schools seeks a Long Term Substitute Mandarin Teacher

for Westborough High School

This is a 1.0 FTE assignment teaching 5 classes for approximately 12 weeks. The classes include:

Mandarin II, Mandarin III, Mandarin IV, Mandarin V and co-taught World Language Class

approximately: November 16, 2026 - February 12, 2027

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.

• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students.
• We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Job Title: Mandarin Teacher

Reports to: Principal and World Language Director

Department: World Language

Work Year: LTS - 11/16/26-2/12/27

Compensation: Per diem, $290 per day, non benefited

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional Certification:

• MA DESE license as a Mandarin Teacher;

• SEI Endorsement preferred

• AP Certification preferred

• Specialized Knowledge: adolescent development, World Language curriculum frameworks, growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, co-teaching, social-emotional learning, technology integration

• CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

• Preferred Experience:

• Experience teaching English Language learners in a diverse public school setting

• Experience teaching students with special needs, including students with emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges

• Strong background in language instruction

• Highly desirable to have experience with:

• ACTFL Proficiency Standards

• Proficiency-focused curriculum and instruction

• Collaborative department planning

• Skills:

• Multi-task in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth

• Plans and implements differentiated lessons and ongoing formative assessments

• Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional design with a demonstrated commitment to remain current in content knowledge

• Partners and collaborates with department colleagues and specialists

• Establishes effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents

• Integrates technology in order to enhance student learning experiences

• Demonstrate a belief in a growth mindset for students

• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

CENTRAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Creates a welcoming and supportive learning environment that embraces the diversity among individuals and ensures equitable opportunities for student learning
• Monitors students'' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials or assessments when appropriate
• Evaluates and refines instructional practice and assessment strategies to increase student learning, engagement, and confidence in learning;
• Participates in professional development activities, internal and external, and meets requirements for licensure recertification;
• Participates in all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed
• Any other relative duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Mandarin teacher does not have supervisory responsibilities, except to direct any paraeducators who may be working with a student in the classroom.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary, benefits, and responsibilities per contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Education Association.

The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Date updated: 9/18/2026