Long-term Substitute Teacher - Gifted and Talented (2026-2027 SY)

Norwalk Public Schools; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools seek a Long-term Substitute Teacher for Gifted and Talented (2026-2027 SY) at Ponus Ridge Middle School. You will organize, implement, and support modified instructional strategies for atypical students in gifted/essential education classes.

You will design lessons, collaborate with teams, and conduct conferences with parents while tracking student progress and adjusting interventions as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with gifted or atypical students
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to listen actively and respond to learning needs
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and families
• Understanding of SEM Enrichment Model, Co-Teaching, and identification processes

Responsibilities

• Follow scope and sequence defined by the Norwalk Board of Education
• Maintain classroom management and positive learning environment
• Prepare lesson plans aligned to objectives and student needs
• Identify students for programming and assess progress
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with parents
• Collaborate in team teaching to support program goals
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences and contribute to evaluation teams
• Design instruction for individual and small groups
• Support ethical student behavior and school community image

Skills

Experience with young children

Clear written and verbal communication

Active listening

Team collaboration

Organizational and problem-solving

Gifted education experience

Education

Master's Degree in Gifted Education

Certificate in Gifted Education

K-12 Special Education CDE certification

Elementary certification (005, 305, 013, 004, 003, 002, 001)

Job description

Long-term Substitute Teacher - Gifted and Talented (2026-2027 SY) JobID: 10611

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Teacher - Gifted & Talented
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Location: Ponus Ridge Middle School
• Date Available: October/2026

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

TEACHER – GIFTED & TALENTED

PONUS RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Position Description

Organize, implement, and support modified instructional strategies to meet the needs of atypical students in gifted and/or essential education classes

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
• Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Identifies students for programming
• Maintains accurate and complete records, as required
• Team teaches to support academic goals of educational community
• Participates on evaluation teams for gifted students as appropriate
• Works in collaboration with assigned team in planning and developing of program
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and identifies areas of intervention, if needed
• Keeps parents up-to-date on student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Designs clear and specific learning assessments
• Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintains ongoing communication with parents
• Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships
• Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Experience working with young children
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience with SEM Enrichment Model, Co-Teaching, Assessment and Identification of Gifted or Potentially Gifted Students

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active elementary certification 005, 305, 013, 004, 003, 002, and001 or K-12 Special Education CDE certification required
• Master's Degree in Gifted Education
• Certificate in Gifted Education
• 2-4 years' gifted teaching experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Days: Monday – Friday
Salary: In accordance with the NFT contract

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.