Long Term Substitute Chemistry Science Teacher

Regional School District 19; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional School District 19 is seeking a Long Term Substitute Chemistry Science Teacher for Edwin O. Smith High School. The teacher will deliver chemistry lessons aligned to state standards and collaborate with the science department to support student learning.

Ideal candidates hold or are eligible for Connecticut Chemistry 4-12 certification, demonstrate culturally responsive teaching, and contribute to department and school-wide professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Connecticut Educator Certificate: Chemistry, 4-12 (031) or eligible.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with culturally relevant instruction.

Responsibilities

• Offer challenging and relevant lessons aligned to local, state, and national standards.
• Maintain an effectively run, student-centered classroom.
• Provide multiple pathways for students to demonstrate mastery.
• Generate and analyze data to inform instruction.
• Participate in department and school-wide professional development and events.

Skills

Educator mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Connecticut Chemistry, 4-12 (031) Certification

Job description

Long Term Substitute Chemistry Science Teacher JobID: 400

• Position Type: Science/ Science - Chemistry
• Date Posted: 10/14/2026
• Location: Edwin O. Smith High School

Category: Science/Science - Chemistry

Date Posted: 10/9/2026

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess or be eligible for a Connecticut Educator Certificate: Chemistry, 4-12 (031)
• 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 students 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 rang e is $53,857 - $109,234 . Salary will be PRORATED for the duration of the assignment.

START DATE

and the duration of the assignment is to be determined.