Building Substitute

Windham Public Schools; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Windham Public Schools seeks a Substitute/Teacher for North Windham Elementary School to instruct students and contribute to a positive learning environment. The role requires a Bachelor\'s Degree and ability to work with a diverse population. You will communicate with parents, prepare lessons, and follow district guidelines.

The position runs Monday through Friday as a daily-rate role with no benefits. School community emphasis is on collaboration and student development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Must be able to work with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility and ensure student safety.
• Prepares lesson plans that meet objectives and use appropriate instructional techniques.
• Communicate with parents and attend conferences to discuss student progress.
• Maintain accurate records and assess student learning on an ongoing basis.
• Follow the Windham instructional program scope and sequence as defined by the district.
• Design instruction to meet diverse learner needs and maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents and collaborate with the Administrator as needed.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Active listening

Collaborating with colleagues

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute: Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/1/2026
• Location: North Windham Elementary School (High-Needs School)

Position Description

Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; and participate in professional learning.Windham Public Schools is a welcoming learning environment where all students are prepared for college and career. All educators must be excited about working with diverse populations and eager to collaborate with colleagues.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
• Ensures safety of students
• Implements the Windham Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives
• Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required
• Attends parent/teacher conferences
• Assess student learning on a continual basis and identifies areas of intervention if needed
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Windham Board of Education.
• Maintains respect for confidential information
• Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through the use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Design clear and specific learning assessments.
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator and/or Superintendent

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other education materials
• Establish and maintain professional relationships
• Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

Qualifications/Certificates:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Must be able to work with a diverse population

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Excellent public relations skills

Days: Monday - Friday

Salary: Daily Rate, Non-Union, No Benefits

WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.

Postings current as of 8/16/2026 1:57:30 PM CST.