Science Teacher - Long-Term sub for LOA

Danbury Public Schools; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools, serving over 12,500 students in western Connecticut, is seeking a biology teacher for Danbury High School as a long-term substitute for approximately eight weeks. The role requires delivering biology instruction, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and collaborating with staff.

Candidates should hold an active 030 CDE Biology Certification, a bachelor's in Education or Biology, and experience with diverse adolescent learners.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescent students in a diverse school setting.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Danbury Board of Education
• Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines
• Manage the classroom and student behavior to create a positive learning environment
• Prepare lesson plans with clear objectives and appropriate techniques
• Demonstrate strong biology content knowledge
• Maintain accurate records
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences
• Assess student learning and identify interventions as needed
• Communicate student progress to parents via reports or conferences
• Design instruction to meet diverse learners' needs
• Develop and implement assessments to measure progress
• Maintain a positive learning environment and ethical student behavior
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents
• Assist in selecting textbooks and materials
• Engage in professional learning and development
• Demonstrate knowledge of biology teaching methods for secondary students

Skills

Adolescent learners experience

Team teaching experience

Clear communication

Active listening

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Teaching experience preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Biology

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Danbury Public Schools

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Science - Biology 7-12 (030)
  
• Date Posted:
  9/1/2026
  
• Location:
  Danbury High School
  

Long-Term Substitute for Leave of Absence - Immediately for approximately 8 weeks.
Danbury Public Schools is a diverse community located in the western part of Connecticut and serving more than 12,500 students spread across the City ofDanbury,Connecticut.We are committed to cultivating equity and excellence for all of our students, closing the opportunity gaps, and preparing students for post-secondary success. The mission ofDanbury Public Schools, in partnership with families and the community, is to provide transformational learning experiences, designed to nurture thoughtful and prepared graduates. We have set very ambitious and rigorous goals to assure that our students graduate prepared to transform our world, and we are always searching for staff who are committed to our mission and the success of our students. Our schools range from 13 different and unique elementary schools including an interdistrict magnet school for International Studies, to three middle schools, including an intradistrict magnet school focused on STEM and World Studies, to our flagship Danbury Career Academies that are transforming how we deliver education to students with a wide range of interests taught by a faculty with real world and academic experiences. DPS recruits and commits to educators with passion, who are committed to our vision toaspireto advance ALL learners to their highest potential.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning. Seeking a Biology teacher for the Danbury Public Schools. Should be interested in creating a student-centered and problem-based learning environment. Need a teacher who collaborates well in a small-setting with a diverse population, is flexible and dynamic, and is excited about teaching.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Danbury Board of Education
• Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines
• Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge of Biology
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences
• Assess student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Keep parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
• Design clear and specific learning assessments
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents
• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
• Establish and maintain professional relationships
• Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
• Demonstrate knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for secondary school teaching of Biology

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Experience working with adolescent students in a diverse school setting
• Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Prior teaching experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active 030 CDE Biology Certification as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education
• Knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education or in Biology
• Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting
• Demonstrated ability to teach high school classes. Experience with team teaching. Urban experience.
• Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators and school staff
• Knowledge of teaching methods, materials and education practices applicable to secondary school teaching
• Ability to prepare effective plans
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Danbury Board of Education may find appropriate

Salary: Salary and wages are paid in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between NEA Danbury and the Danbury Board of Education which can be found on our website.

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 8:07:32 PM CST.

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