LTS- Special Education Teacher -PES

Watertown Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher at Polk Elementary School to support students with IEPs and to promote inclusive learning. The role requires a CT teaching certificate and involves collaboration with staff to implement IEPs and related supports.

The substitute will monitor student progress, document outcomes, and communicate with families. The schedule runs Monday through Friday, 8:35am to 3:40pm, with potential adjustments based on district

Qualifications

• Valid CT teaching certificate required.
• Experience with IEPs preferred.
• Experience with lower elementary students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive classroom and school culture.
• Provide academic, social and emotional education and supports through engaging, interactive lessons to help all students reach their potential.
• Case manages the development and implementation of IEPs for assigned students.
• Assist staff in implementing IEPs and behavior management plans.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations to identify learning or social-behavioral needs and recommend actions to maximize learning.
• Observe, collect data, and evaluate progress toward IEP goals.
• Prepare and share reports on student performance.
• Encourage parental involvement and communicate with families.
• Implement effective behavioral strategies and differentiated instruction.
• Modify and accommodate instruction to meet needs.
• Direct, schedule and train paraprofessional staff.

Skills

Positive classroom culture

IEP case management

Differentiated instruction

Behavioral strategies

Parental communication

Data collection

Education

Connecticut Teaching Certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Long Term Substitute
• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Location: Polk Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 10/01/2026

Long Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher

Position Title: LTS-Special Education Teacher

Location: Polk Elementary School

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

Job ID: #2661

Internal Close Date: September 17, 2026

External Close Date: October 1, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

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 and 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 8:35am - 3:40 pm

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