Anticipated Substitute Science Teacher

Regional School District 19; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

E.O. Smith High School seeks a motivated physics teacher to contribute to our diverse science department and help students explore how the physical world works.

The successful candidate will hold CT Physics 4–12 certification or be eligible, deliver standards-based lessons, generate and analyze data to inform instruction, and participate in department and school-wide professional development, and engage with a diverse student body. Start date and assignment duration are to be determined.

Qualifications

• CT Physics 4–12 certification required or eligible.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Experience or understanding of culturally relevant instruction.

Responsibilities

• Offer challenging and relevant lessons aligned to standards.
• Maintain a student-centered classroom.
• Provide multiple pathways for mastery of skills and concepts.
• Generate and analyze data to inform instruction.
• Participate in department and school-wide professional development opportunities and events.

Skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Culturally responsive teaching

Professional development participation

Education

Connecticut Educator Certificate: Physics 4–12 (032)

Job description

Category:Science/Science - Physics and Engineering

Date Posted:10/6/2026

Location:Edwin O. Smith High School

E.O. Smith High School is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and thoughtful individual who can contribute to our school's diversity through their teaching, scholarship, and/or service to the institution.

The E.O. Smith Science department is committed to providing students with practical knowledge of how things work, the environmental complexities of the world around them, and the way the biological world, including their own bodies, functions.

• Possess or be eligible for a Connecticut Educator Certificate: Physics, 4–12 (032)
• Possess qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrate understanding of or have experience in providing culturally relevant instruction.

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Offer challenging and relevant lessons providing a high quality experiences for student with different interests, needs and abilities and is based on local, state, and national standards.
• Effectively conduct a student-centered classroom.
• Provide multiple opportunities and pathways for students to demonstrate mastery of skills and concepts.
• Generate and analyze data to inform instruction.
• Actively participate in both department and school-wide professional development opportunities and school-sponsored events.

SALARY: In accordance with the agreement between the Region 19 Board of Education and the Region 19 Teachers' Association, the 2026-2027 salary range is $32314-65540 as a 0.6FTE. Salary will be PRORATED for the duration of the assignment.

Start dateand the duration of the assignment is to be determined.

E. O. Smith High School is committed to achieving and sustaining a diverse, equitable and just educational community. This includes our pledge to: i. embrace diversity in its broadest sense, by respecting diversity of viewpoints and experience, by expanding diversity in our teaching staff, and by providing a curriculum which includes the history, experience, accomplishments, and cultural richness of BIPOC individuals and communities in America ii. identify and pursue the work necessary to realize equity of access and opportunity for all our students iii. confront and dedicate ourselves to eradicating discrimination and intolerance directed against members of our BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, our students with disabilities, and any members of our community who are survivors of unjust and inequitable practices. Region 19 is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.