Long-Term Substitute English Teacher

East Hartford Public Schools; Burnside (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

East Hartford Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute English Teacher at East Hartford Middle School. The position requires a valid subject-area certificate and a bachelor's degree, with possible roles for student teaching or substitute teaching experience.

The assignment runs September 8, 2026 through January 4, 2027, at a daily substitute rate. Applicants must submit online application, letter of interest, resume, certification copy, three letters of recommendation, and other items as

Qualifications

• Certified in subject area.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: student teaching, substitute teaching, or teaching in private school.
• Alternative qualifications may be accepted at the Board of Education's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward curriculum goals and communicates objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media to fit the location and student needs.
• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education and objectives in instruction.
• Assesses student progress and provides reports as required.
• Diagnoses learning disabilities with district support when needed.
• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Assists administration in enforcing policies and classroom rules.
• Plans to be available to students/parents outside instructional hours when needed.
• Supervises teacher aides and volunteers and evaluates performance.
• Maintains professional competence and participates in staff activities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Certified in subject area

Education

Bachelor's degree

Student teaching / substitute teaching / private school experience

Board-approved alternative qualifications

Job description

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ English
• Date Posted:
  8/25/2026
• Location:
  East Hartford Middle School
• Date Available:
  09/08/2026

Long - Term Substitute English Teacher

Salary: Daily LTS Rate

Effective Date: September 8, 2026 through January 4, 2027 (approximately)

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered:

• Online Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copy of Certification
• Three Current Letters of Recommendation
• Other: Letter of interest should include background information

TITLE: Long-Term Substitute English Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Certified in subject area
• 2. Bachelor's degree required.
• 3. Student teaching, substitute teaching, or teaching in private school.
• 4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Principal or supervisor.

SUPERVISES: Students in class.

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• 2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• 3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• 4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• 5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• 6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons units, and projects to communicate these objectives to the students.
• 7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• 8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• 9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• 10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• 11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• 13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• 14. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• 15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s), and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• 16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• 17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• 18. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month year. Salary and work year established by the EHEA contract.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.