Stillmeadow Elementary School: Long-Term Substitute Social Worker

Stamford Public Schools; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Public Schools in Stamford, CT, seeks a Long-Term Substitute Social Worker for Stillmeadow Elementary School and Dolan Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The substitute will cover a regular teacher on a daily or long‑term basis, continuing learning activities and maintaining a positive classroom climate.

The role requires understanding human growth and development and basic literacy and numeracy skills, plus effective communication with students and the replacement teacher.

Qualifications

• Certification through CT is preferred for the assignment.
• Bachelor's degree and CT credentials may be required or pursued via authorization.
• Experience with long-term substitute roles or classroom coverage is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Replace the regular teacher on a daily or long-term basis and continue learning activities.
• Understand human growth and development and demonstrate basic reading, writing and mathematics skills.
• Maintain a positive classroom climate and effective student discipline.
• Communicate with the replacement teacher about progress and issues that arise in the classroom.

Job description

Stillmeadow Elementary School + Dolan Middle School: Long-Term Substitute Social Worker

Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Compensation

Certified School Social Worker: $225.00 per day

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 staff 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:

The substitute teacher replaces the regular teacher on either a daily or long term basis, and is therefore responsible for the continuation of all learning activities in the classroom. As such, they are expect to understand human growth and development and be knowledgeable about what is to be taught and demonstrate facility in the basic skills of reading, writing and mathematics, or whatever subject area they are assigned. They are expected to effectively communicate with students and establish a positive climate in the classroom in the absence of the regular classroom teacher, and maintain classroom discipline. They are also expected to communicate with the classroom teacher they are replacing, informing them of their progress in the assigned lessons and other issues that occurred in the classroom in the teacher's absence.

Connecticut State Department of Education Certification:

This assignment is expected to continue for more than 40 days, and therefore we are seeking a certified candidate. If you are not currently certified in CT, but hold a Bachelor's degree and 12 credits in the content area to be taught, we will apply to the CSDE for Long-Term Substitute Authorization.

See job description attached at the top of the posting for:

• Major Responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Qualifications

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.