Long Term Substitute Teacher

Derby Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby Public Schools seeks a dynamic long-term substitute elementary teacher at Bradley School. The candidate must hold or be eligible for an elementary teaching certification and have experience working with students.

The role focuses on creating engaging, standards-based lessons, maintaining positive behavior, and collaborating with families and the community to support student learning. It offers a stable, student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for an elementary teaching certification.
• Experience working with students.

Responsibilities

• Design lessons that promote problem-solving, creativity and communication.
• Establish standards for behavior to support self-discipline and positive relationships.
• Commit to ongoing professional development in content and pedagogy.
• Plan activities addressing individual differences.
• Develop, administer and evaluate formative and summative assessments.
• Monitor student progress against curriculum policies and goals.
• Encourage involvement of parents and community in instruction.
• Involve parents in assessing their children’s progress.
• Create a joyful learning environment.

Skills

PBIS knowledge

Classroom management

Tech integration

Reading program experience

Math program experience

DIBELS benchmark

Education

Elementary teaching certification

Eligibility for certification

Tools

iPad

ENO Board

Web-based programs

Job description

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted: 10/13/2026

Location: Bradley School

Date Available: 11/16/2026

Job Summary: Bradley School is seeking a dynamic long-term subs. Candidates must hold or be eligible for anelementary teaching certification and have experience working with students.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Designs lessons that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
• Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
• Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
• Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.
• Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Monitors and evaluates students' progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
• Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
• Involves parents in the assessment of their children's progress and needs.
• Creates a joyful learning environment

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports)
• Strong classroom management skills
• Experience integrating technology and use of iPad, ENO Board, web based programs in lessons
• Experience with Journey's Reading Program, Expressions Math, Lexia, IXL Math
• Experience with DIBELS bechmark assessments