LTS- Special Education Teacher - WHS

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

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools seeks a Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher at Watertown High School to support students with IEPs and related services. The position reports to the Director of Special Education and Building Administrators and involves collaborative planning with staff.

Current CT teaching certification is required. Prior experience with high school students with special needs is preferred; the role involves diagnostic work, progress reporting, and engaging, differentiated

Qualifications

• Current State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate.
• Experience with high school students with special needs preferred.
• Ability to conduct diagnostic evaluations and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs for assigned students.
• Provide academic, social and emotional supports through engaging lessons.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Collaborate with staff to modify instruction for students with special needs.
• Direct and train paraprofessional staff.

Skills

IEP development

Behavioral management

Differentiated instruction

Paraprofessional training

Education

Connecticut Teaching Certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Long Term Substitute
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Location: Watertown High School
• Date Available: 09/28/2026
• Closing Date: 10/02/2026

Long Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher

Position Title: LTS- Special Education Teacher

Location: Watertown High School

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

Building Administrators

Job ID: #2663

Internal Close Date: September 18, 2026

External Close Date: October 2, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: September 28, 2026 through a to be determined date

Required Certifications & Qualifications

Current State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate #065 - #165

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with students with special needs in the high school grades,

Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities

• Works to create a positive classroom and school culture
• Provides academic, social and emotional education and supports through thepreparation 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 Special Education and Related Servicesand/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

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