School Social Worker (2026-2027 School Year)

Stamford Public Schools; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Public Schools is inviting qualified educators to join our candidate pool for the 2026-2027 school year. By applying to this pool, you’ll be among the first to express interest in future openings, and hiring managers across SPS will begin searches with candidate pools.

Announcements for specific vacancies will be posted as positions become available. SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse teachers who help all students succeed and participate in a learning community that values

Qualifications

• Competent in growth and development, and in meeting diverse student needs.
• Strong communication with students, parents and colleagues.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Business Education instruction aligned to standards.
• Assess student needs and monitor progress to inform instruction.
• Collaborate with families and school teams to support student success.

Skills

Communication

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Education

Business Education Certification (4-12)

Job description

Join Our Candidate Pool

We are actively building a pool of outstanding educators for the upcoming school year! By applying to this Candidate Pool, you’ll be among the first to express interest in future openings. Joining our pool allows us to engage with you early. Hiring managers across all SPS schools will begin their search with candidate pools, while reviewing your application for specific openings throughout the 2026-2027 school year hiring season.

Announcements for specific vacancies will be posted as positions become available.

Union

Stamford Education Association (SEA)

Salary

Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4(D) of the SEA Contract.

About Stamford Public Schools

The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.

SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate teachers who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!

General Statement

A competent Business Education Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and helps students to develop positive self-concepts. The Business Education Teacher stimulates the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assesses student needs and progress, and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, including those appropriate for exceptional students. The Business Education Teacher accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents and colleagues, and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction. In addition, the Business Education Teacher meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.

CSDE Educator Certification Requirements

• Business, 4–12 (010)

Note

Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.