Building Substitute

Newtown Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Newtown Public Schools is seeking a permanent Building Substitute for Sandy Hook Elementary School. The role requires reporting to the main office each morning, coordinating with the secretary on that day’s assignments, and providing coverage in regular and special education classrooms, including supervision during lunch and recess.

A Bachelor’s Degree is required, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to confidentiality to support students in grades K-4 and collaborate with staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Enjoy working with children in grades K-4.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• The Building Substitute will report to the main office each morning and speak with the secretary regarding their assignment(s) for the day.
• Assignments may vary day to day and include teaching in regular education and special education classrooms, providing coverage to teachers for meetings and supervising students during lunch and/or recess.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Work ethic

Confidentiality

Enjoy working with children (K-4)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• Position Type: Permanent Building Substitute
• Date Posted: 7/6/2026
• Location: Sandy Hook Elementary School

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Enjoy working with children in grades K-4.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

The Building Substitute will report to the main office each morning and speak with the secretary regarding their assignment(s) for the day. Assignments may vary day to day and include teaching in regular education and special education classrooms, providing coverage to teachers for meetings and supervising students during lunch and/or recess.

EEO Statement

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.