Building Substitute

Windsor Public Schools; Hayden (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Windsor Public Schools seeks a building substitute teacher to support elementary classrooms at Oliver Ellsworth Elementary School. You will implement district-approved curricula, document student progress, and maintain a safe, engaging learning environment, substituting for paraeducators as needed.

The role emphasizes delivering lessons, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with staff to meet student goals and district standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related discipline.
• Successful prior teaching experience for appropriate grade levels a plus.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and differentiates instruction.

Responsibilities

• Delivers elementary curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Creates a safe, supportive learning environment for individual and small-group instruction.
• Delivers lesson plans and materials, translating plans into learning experiences.
• Conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in citizenship and other required topics per regulations.
• Maintains classroom behavior standards per school policies.
• Supervises students during activities outside the classroom.
• Administers standardized tests according to district programs.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Communication with students

Communication with parents

Instruction delivery

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education

Tools

Educational software

Computer networks

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute Teacher/ Building Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/13/2026
• Location: Oliver Ellsworth Elementary School

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. This position will have include substituting for paraeducators.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Delivers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Delivers lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conductsindividual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Windsor Public Schools.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Education

Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

Rate of Pay

$24.40

Windsor Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Windsor Public Schools are committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. Windsor Public Schools do not discriminate in any employment practice, education program or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal non-discrimination laws. Windsor Public Schools shall not deny access to or a fair opportunity to meet, or otherwise discriminate, against any youth group listed as a patriotic society in Title 36 of the United States Code that wishes to conduct a meeting using school facilities pursuant to Board of Education policy. Windsor Public Schools do not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. District Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Terrell Hill, Superintendent / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000. District 504 Coordinator: Kristina Wieckowski, Director of Pupil & Special Education Services / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000.