K. T. Murphy Elementary School: Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Stamford Public Schools; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stamford Public Schools system seeks an experienced long-term substitute teacher for K.T. Murphy School, covering bilingual native language support and multilingual learner needs.

The role requires maintaining continuity of learning and a strong command of reading, writing, and mathematics, with clear communication to students and the regular teacher. Compensation is $175 per day for uncertified candidates and $200 per day for certified teachers.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand human growth and development and knowledge of what is to be taught.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students and maintain classroom discipline.
• Experience or training in TESOL/Bilingual Education or sheltered instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Substitute teacher for daily or long-term assignments to continue learning activities in the classroom.
• Communicate with the regular teacher about lesson progress and classroom issues.
• Meet CT certification requirements or apply for Long-Term Substitute Authorization if not currently certified.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Reading, Writing, Math

Education

CT Certification

Bachelor's degree + 12 content credits

Job description

K.T. Murphy School: Long-Term Substitute Teacher
0.5 FTE Bilingual Native Language Support Teacher + 0.5 FTE Multilingual Learner Teacher
Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Compensation:
Uncertified: $175.00 per day
Certified: $200.00 per day
About Stamford Public Schools:
The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.
SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate staff who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!

General Statement:
The substitute teacher replaces the regular teacher on either a daily or long term basis, and is therefore responsible for the continuation of all learning activities in the classroom. As such, they are expect to understand human growth and development and be knowledgeable about what is to be taught and demonstrate facility in the basic skills of reading, writing and mathematics, or whatever subject area they are assigned. They are expected to effectively communicate with students and establish a positive climate in the classroom in the absence of the regular classroom teacher, and maintain classroom discipline. They are also expected to communicate with the classroom teacher they are replacing, informing them of their progress in the assigned lessons and other issues that occurred in the classroom in the teacher's absence.

Connecticut State Department of Education Certification:
This assignment is expected to continue for more than 40 days, and therefore we are seeking a certified candidate. If you are not currently certified in CT, but hold a Bachelor's degree and 12 credits in the content area to be taught, we will apply to the CSDE for Long-Term Substitute Authorization.

See job description attached at the top of the posting for:

• Major Responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Qualifications

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.