High School English Teacher — One-Year Substitute

Danbury Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools seeks an English Teacher for a one-year long-term substitute position at Danbury High School. The teacher will deliver high school English instruction for grades 9-12, foster a student-centered, problem-based learning environment, and collaborate within a diverse, urban setting.

The role emphasizes strong content knowledge in English, effective classroom management, and ongoing professional learning, with responsibilities including lesson planning, assessment design, and

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut English certification as required by the state DOE
• Bachelor's degree in Education or English
• Experience with diverse student population preferred
• Ability to teach high school English and collaborate on team teaching
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Follow the scope and sequence defined by the Danbury Board of Education
• Prepare engaging lesson plans with clear objectives
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge of English
• Maintain records and communicate with parents
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences and assess student progress
• Design instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Establish professional relationships and participate in professional development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or English

Connecticut 015CDE English Certification

Experience with adolescent students

Team teaching in multicultural environment

Strong written and verbal communication

Urban school experience

Job description

Danbury Public Schools seeks an English Teacher for a one-year long-term substitute position at Danbury High School. The teacher will deliver high school English instruction for grades 9-12, foster a student-centered, problem-based learning environment, and collaborate within a diverse, urban setting.

The role emphasizes strong content knowledge in English, effective classroom management, and ongoing professional learning, with responsibilities including lesson planning, assessment design, and