Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher

Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication; New London (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication seeks an elementary teacher to create a dynamic, inclusive classroom environment that supports academic, social, and emotional growth.

You will implement engaging lessons, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with families and MTSS teams to monitor progress and plan next steps for student success.

Qualifications

• CT Elementary Certification (005,305) required.
• Experience teaching elementary students and a proven record of high achievement preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students through engaging lessons aligned with the school’s NGSS assessment goals.
• Adapts lesson materials to develop relevant sequential assignments and plans.
• Provides individualized and small-group instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Evaluates academic and social growth and maintains accurate records.
• Encourages independent thinking and original ideas.
• Promotes discussion using accountable talk in daily activities.
• Manages behavior to maintain an orderly classroom environment.
• Collaborates with MTSS team and communicates progress to families.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Student engagement

Collaboration

Education

Elementary CT Certification

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Location: Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication
• Date Available: 03/01/2027

General Scope of Responsibility

Responsible for creating a dynamic, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment that fosters student growth academically, socially, and emotionally.

Relationship Within the Organization

The elementary teacher is directly responsible to the Principal.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supports ISAAC's Core Values?and Beliefs About Learning and the Vision of the Graduate.
• Instructs students through lessons that are engaging and motivate all students to succeed on the NGSS assessment.
• Adapts lesson materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with ISAAC's instructional philosophy and congruent with the goals of the school.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Evaluates the academic and social growth of students and keeps accurate and appropriate school records as necessary.
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Promotes student discussion through the daily use of Accountable Talk.
• Evaluates each student's progress in meeting the course grade-level standards.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve problems.
• Communicates with parents and MTSS Team on student progress.
• Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the workday.
• Participates in faculty committees and engages in Professional Learning Community activities.
• Administers summative assessments in accordance with the curriculum and SDE requirements.
• Models professional and ethical practices and behaviors in all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Elementary Connecticut Certification (005,305)
• Classroom teaching experience and proven record of high achievement with elementary school students preferred
• Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university

ISAAC is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical??? condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ?expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.