Overview
Working as a substitute teacher is a great way to sharpen your teaching skills while getting to know our schools as well as the principals and teachers in our district. Substitute teaching can lead to professional teaching positions, if you hold a valid Massachusetts educator license.

Eligibility
All new candidates interested in substitute teaching in the Hanover Schools must meet the following requirements:

• Must possess an undergraduate college/university degree or working toward an undergraduate degree;
• Successfully complete a screening interview with the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel; and
• Pass a Criminal Record Check.

Frequently Asked Questions

• If I have been an active substitute teacher during the last year for Hanover Schools, do I need to do anything differently?
• If I have been a substitute teacher in the Hanover Schools previously but have not been active during the past year, do I need to re-apply?
• If I am a retired teacher in the Hanover Schools do I need to apply?
• How do I apply for a Long Term Substitute position?
• What if I would like to change information regarding my availability for substituting?

Application Process
Step 1. Apply to become a Substitute Teacher
Candidates should submit a complete application, college transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a valid Massachusetts Educators License, if applicable. 

Step 2. The Personnel Office will call you to schedule a screening interview.
After you submit a complete application, the Personnel Office will review the application and contact those candidates who meet the specific needs of the school district.   During the screening interview, candidates are asked general questions about substitute teaching and    real-life classroom scenarios.

Step 3. Upon successful completion of Steps 1 and 2, eligible applicants will be directed by the Business Office to complete the hiring process.
If you are recommended by the Personnel Office to become a Substitute Teacher in the Hanover Schools, the Business Manager will send you an Acknowledgement Letter.  Bring this letter along with your birth certificate and driver’s license to the Treasurer’s Office.  You should not go to the Treasure’s office without an Acknowledgement Letter from the Business Manager.  Once the representative from the Treasurer’s Office signs off on your Acknowledgement Letter, please return the signed letter to the Administrative Office at Salmond School.

Step 4: Placement on the Per Diem Substitute Call List:
You will be sent a Hanover Substitute letter from the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel, and then your name will be included on our substitute list.

Per Diem Salary Information

Frequently Asked Questions - Answered

If I have been an active substitute teacher during the last year for Hanover Schools, do I need to do anything differently?
If you are a current substitute teacher, you do not need to re-apply. All substitutes are mailed a form over the summer to confirm their placement on the substitute list for the next school year.  If you wish to remain on the list, it is necessary to return the completed form.

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If I have been a substitute teacher in the Hanover Schools previously but have not been active during the past year, do I need to re-apply?
Yes, substitute teachers who have not been active (e.g. have been taken off our Substitute Caller List) will be removed from our computer records. If you have not been active for one academic year, you will need to re-apply following the steps described above.

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If I am a retired teacher in the Hanover Schools do I need to apply?
Yes. You should submit a letter requesting to work as a substitute.

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How do I apply for a Long Term Substitute position?
Long-Term Substitute positions are needed when teachers are absent for an extended period of time.  These positions are advertised by the school principals in specific teaching areas.  Application requirements for long term positions are similar to teaching positions.  The hiring principal will review your background and qualifications and will contact you for an interview if an appropriate match is identified.

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What if I would like to change information regarding my availability for substituting?
Any changes in your substitute status including your availability, grade level, school location should be made through the Personnel Office.  If you would like to be removed from our list please contact the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel at 781-878-0786.

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