Long-Term Substitute - English/Language Arts- SMS

Applitrack; Unicorn (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools seeks a Substitute/Long Term Substitute English/Language Arts teacher for Swift Middle School. The role reports to the Principal and requires a current Connecticut teaching certificate (#015).

The position starts November 6, 2026 and runs through June 14, 2027, with a daily rate of $122 for the first 10 days and $278.54 from day 11 onward. The posting closes October 20, 2026, with internal close October 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Current State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate: #015

Responsibilities

• Watertown Public Schools seeks to effectively teach English/Language Arts to middle-school students with a well-rounded program.
• Monitor, report, and communicate student progress and performance.
• Create lessons referencing objectives and information.
• Organize team activities to promote cooperation and problem-solving.
• Maintain communications with parents and guardians.
• Ensure safety rules for activities are followed.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administration on curriculum.
• Mentor and motivate all students.

Skills

Student progress

Lesson planning

Team collaboration

Parent communications

Safety awareness

Education

Connecticut Teaching Certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Long Term Substitute
• Date Posted: 9/29/2026
• Location: Swift Middle School
• Date Available: 11/06/2026
• Closing Date: 10/20/2026

Location: Swift Middle School

Position Reports To: Principal of Swift Middle School

Job ID: #2677

Internal Close Date:October 6, 2026

External Close Date:October 20, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: November 6, 2026 through June 14, 2027 (anticipated)

Required Certifications & Qualifications

Current State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate:#015

Essential Performance Responsibilities

Watertown Public Schools is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual able to effectively teach all fundamental aspects of English/Language Arts to middle-school aged students by creating a well-rounded instructional program that promotes curiosity, perseverance, critical thinking and risk-taking.

Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities

• Monitoring, reporting, and communicating student progress and performance
• Creating lesson to include or make reference to objectives and other pertinent information
• Organizing team activities to promote student cooperation and problem-solving
• Adhering to district and school curriculum pacing and standards
• Initiating and maintaining communications with parents and guardians
• Evaluating the safety of, maintaining and caring for sports equipment
• Regularly communicating with colleagues and administration about student needs and curriculum
• Serving as a mentor and motivator for all students
• Teaching and ensuring all safety rules related to each activity are adhered to

Additional Duties

• Performs all other duties that may be assigned by the Building Administrator(s).

Terms of Employment

? $122.00 Substitute Rate per day for the first 10 consecutive days

? $278.54 per day starting on the 11th day

? Salary lane could change to MA or MA-6th Year on the 41st day upon proof of degree

*District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.

Postings current as of 10/1/2026 12:47:28 AM CST.