Special Education- Long Term Substitute Teacher

Ellington Board of Education; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellington Public Schools' Middle School MAP Program is seeking a long-term substitute teacher to start immediately, serving 7th and 8th graders needing specialized instruction and daily living skills support in a small-group setting.

You will develop IEPs, lead Planning and Placement Team meetings, monitor progress with data, coordinate paraeducator support, and collaborate with parents and staff to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid appropriate Special Education Certification (e.g., #065, #165, #265).
• A state and national criminal check will be required as well as a DCF search.

Responsibilities

• Writing and implementing Individualized Education Plans based on data.
• Facilitating Planning and Placement Team meetings.
• Progress monitoring and frequent data collection.
• Planning and implementing instruction in English, Mathematics, executive functioning and daily living skills.
• Partnering with parents to foster home/school connections and building meaningful connections with students.
• Building strong connections with students.
• Partnering with staff to conduct home visits for students.
• Working collaboratively with school staff.
• Overseeing and scheduling paraeducator support for students.

Education

Special Education Certification (CS/Certs #065, #165, #265)

Job description

Special Education- Long Term Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914337

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 3:25 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Substitute > Substitute

Ellington Public Schools is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for the middle school MAP Program starting immediately. The program serves students in grades 7-8 who require specialized instruction and Daily living skills support. The program allows for students to access their education in a small group environment. Through a collaborative approach between special education teachers, general education teachers, paraeducators, support staff, administration, parents and students, students are provided an individualized education program that ensures the improvement of skills in the social/emotional/behavioral domain.

Responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:

• Writing and implementing Individualized Education Plans that are based in data
• Facilitating Planning and Placement Team meetings
• Progress monitoring / frequent data collection
• Planning and implementing instruction in the areas of English, Mathematics and executive functioning and daily living skills
• Partnering with parents to foster strong home/school connections and building meaningful connections with students.
• Building strong connections with students
• Partnering with staff to conduct home visits for students
• Working collaboratively with school staff
• Overseeing and scheduling paraeducator support for students

Please see our Teacher Contract for our highly competitive pay and benefits:

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a valid appropriate Special Education Certification: #065, #165 or #265. A state and national criminal check will be required as well as a DCF search.

Contact Information

• Julie Warren
• 47 Main St
• Ellington, Connecticut 06029-3341
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]