LTS- Special Education Teacher -JTPS

Watertown Public Schools; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools seeks a Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher for John Trumbull Primary School. The role starts December 7, 2026 and runs through March 2027, with a school-day schedule Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:40pm.

Responsibilities include IEP development, progress monitoring, collaboration with staff, and family communication. The ideal candidate holds Connecticut teaching certification and has experience supporting students with special needs in lower elementary grades, with

Qualifications

• Current State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate #065 - #165.
• Experience working with students with special needs in lower elementary grades (preferred).
• Ability to develop and implement IEPs; monitor progress; communicate with families.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a positive classroom and school culture.
• Deliver engaging, differentiated instruction across content areas.
• Develop and implement IEPs for assigned students and support related plans.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations to identify learning needs and guide actions.
• Observe, collect data and report progress toward IEP goals.
• Prepare and share performance reports with families and staff.
• Collaborate with staff to modify instruction and behavior plans as needed.
• Train paraprofessionals to support student learning.

Skills

IEP implementation

Collaboration with staff

Behavior management

Student progress monitoring

Differentiated instruction

Parental communication

Positive classroom culture

Diagnostic evaluation

Data collection

Training paraprofessionals

Education

Connecticut Teaching Certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Long Term Substitute
• Date Posted: 11/4/2026
• Location: John Trumbull Primary School
• Date Available: 12/07/2026
• Closing Date: 11/25/2026

Long Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher

Position Title:LTS-Special Education Teacher

Location: John Trumbull Primary School

Position Reports To: Director of Special Education and Related and/or

Principal of John Trumbull Primary School

Job ID: #2703

Internal Close Date: November 11, 2026

External Close Date: November 25, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: December 7, 2026 through March of 2027 (Anticipated)

Required Certifications & Qualifications

Current State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate #065 - #165

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with students with special needs in the lower elementary grades,

Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities

• Works to create a positive classroom and school culture
• Provides academic, social and emotional education and supports through the preparation and implementation of engaging, interactive lessons designed to ensure all students reach their potential
• Case manages the development and implementation of IEPs for assigned students
• Assists teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans
• Conducts diagnostic evaluations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues and/or social-behavioral needs in order to recommend courses of action to maximize learning as needed during the duration of the position
• Observes, collects data, and evaluates students' progress toward achieving IEP goals and objectives
• Prepares/shares reports on students' performance
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Implements effective behavioral strategies and techniques as needed
• Provides differentiated and integrated instruction for all academic content areas
• Works with all staff to modify & accommodate for students with special needs to facilitate their access to classroom instruction, activities, field trips, recreational opportunities, etc.
• Directs, schedules and assists in training paraprofessional staff to support students' learning

Additional Duties

Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Student Services and/or the Building Administrator

Terms of Employment

• $122.00 Substitute Rate per day for the first 10 consecutive days
• $278.54 per day starting on the 11 day
• Salary lane could change to MA or MA-6th Year on the 41st day upon proof of degree

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:30am - 3:40pm

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 8:06:58 PM CST.