Teacher and Substitute Teacher Employment
"Education is the movement from darkness into light" - Allan Bloom
Thanks for wanting to shine your light on the future of Quincy. We invite you to become part of the Quincy Public Schools TEAM. You know how to spell the word team. You also know what the word team spells - (T)ogether (E)veryone (A)chieves (M)ore. And it's true! In Quincy, we can do much more together than we could do alone. Join us. You will never regret it.
Thank you for your interest in the Quincy Public Schools. You can view and print the application and employment forms. Once an application is received, we will review it and follow up with any questions. If there is an opening, your application will be forwarded to the appropriate principal or staff member for review. Questions? Please review our Frequently Asked Questions section or contact the Assistant Superintendent's Office at (617)984-8940. If you are interested in non-instructional employment (clerical, support staff, custodial, administrative, food service, nursing, etc.) please visit our District Employment Page.
Employment Forms
Prospective substitute teachers should complete the following forms:
- Application for Professional Positions
- Employment Eligibility Verification
- CORI Request Form
- Withholding Exemption Certificate
- W-4 2007
- Social Security Statement
- OBRA Information Sheet
- OBRA Acknowledgement Card
- Enrollment Form
- Beneficiary Form
Questions? Call 617-984-8766 or email the Human Resources Director, Mr. Kevin Mulvey.
Please complete the employment application and other required forms, then return them in person to the Office of the Assistant Superintendent located at Quincy High School, 70 Coddington Street between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 3:00P.M. Along with the completed forms, please bring with you the following:
- Proof of your degree
- A state-issued driver's license or state-issued I.D. card with a photograph
- An original social security card OR a birth certificate issued by the state, country, or municipal authority bearing a seal or other certification
- In lieu of #2 and #3 you may bring in a United States Passport OR Certification of United States Citizenship OR a Certificate of Naturalization.
Substitute Teachers
Thank you for your interest in teaching in the Quincy Public Schools. As a teacher, you will be saving the world; one student at a time. Nothing is more important. No one is more valuable.
Kindly complete the employment application and other required forms, them return them in person to the Office of the Assistant Superintendent located at Quincy High school, 70 Coddington Street as soon as possible between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 3:00P.M. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Assistant Superintendent's Office at (617)984-8940.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Quincy Public Schools teacher pay scale?
For academic 2004-5, the minimum annual teachers salary is $33,940. The minimum annual rate for a teacher with a Masters degree is $37,142. It jumps to $40,344 for a teacher with a Masters degree plus 30 graduate credits. The maximum salary for a teacher with a Bachelor's degree is $53,794. The Master's maximum is $59,235. Masters plus 30 maximum is $64,678. A Quincy Public School teacher who carries a Doctorate and 12 plus years of service will earn $66,279 in academic 04-5.
What insurance benefits are Quincy Public Schools teachers eligible for?
Any teacher at half-time or higher is eligible for Harvard Pilgrim Health Coverage and Delta Dental Insurance. The City of Quincy generously pays for 75-90% of the health benefits, and 50% of all dental premiums.
What sick leave and personal leave apply to our teachers?
The annual sick leave allotment is 15 days for a full-time teacher. Unused sick leave accumulates without limit. Teachers may also use up to 2 days of paid personal leave to care for pressing personal business that cannot be addressed outside the school day.
What is the hiring process for teachers in Quincy?
Applications should be brought in person to the Office of the Assistant Superintendent located at Quincy High School, 70 Coddington Street between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 3:00P.M. Applications may also be mailed to the Personnel Office, 70 Coddington Street, Quincy 02169. The Director of Personnel will forward appropriate applications to principals whose schools have vacancies. Principals will screen applicants, contact candidates, coordinate interviews, and recommend appointment.
Must I substitute teach before I'll be considered for a contract?
No, but it is a wonderful way to become known by principals and to learn more about our school system!
What first steps should I take toward employment in the Quincy Public Schools?
- Take and pass the Massachusetts Teacher’s test. (MTEL)
- Apply for a Massachusetts Teacher’s License
- Send a resume to the Personnel Office
- If possible, try to do your student teaching in the Quincy Public Schools
- Substitute teach in the Quincy Public Schools
- Pursue State licensure
How do I get more information about teacher licenses and/or the teacher test (MTEL)?
Go online to http://www.doe.mass.edu/mtel
Contact Information
If you have questions about employment opportunities in the Quincy Public Schools you can contact the following staff in our personnel office.
- Kevin Mulvey, Director, 617-984-8766
- Anne McCarthy, Executive Secretary, 617-984-8767
- Mary Lou Peck, Executive Secretary, 617-984-8774
- Barbara Allen, Secretary, 617-984-8766