Substitute Teacher - East Hartford, CT

The Center School; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Center School in East Hartford is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support classrooms at our Connecticut Education Center. You will follow regular lesson plans, deliver engaging instruction, assess student work, and adapt material to meet diverse needs.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Education; Connecticut Special Education licensure or DSAP eligibility is preferred. This is a non-exempt, per diem position paying $26.50/hour with a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
• Connecticut Special Education licensure or DSAP eligible preferred.
• Work experience or credentials meeting general employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow and implement lesson plans left by the regular teacher.
• Deliver engaging lessons and assess student work.
• Modify curriculum to meet individual student needs with Administrator support.
• Provide clear documentation and data collection for progress tracking.
• Participate in professional development and IEP-related processes.

Skills

Lesson planning

Assessment

Data collection

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

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Substitute Teacher - East Hartford, CT

Job Details

Job ID: 5924410
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Connecticut Education Center, part of the Positive Regard Network, invites applicants for Academic Support/Substitute Teacher at our East Hartford location. Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing and grading student work, and modifying curriculum as needed to meet individual student needs in collaboration with Educational Administration. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to supporting student success while working effectively with staff. The Substitute Teacher will provide instruction and age/grade appropriate lesson plans, provide academic leadership in the classroom, provide clear documentation and data collection, and participate in professional development. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field; Connecticut Special Education licensure or Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP) eligible is preferred. Applicants will be considered with relevant work experience and meeting the minimum requirement for employment (Associate’s Degree or higher; or completing at least two years, or 48 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education; or taking and passing a formal assessment measuring one’s knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading writing and mathematics (WorkKeys or Parapro Assessment) in conjunction with a high school diploma or GED.

Position Responsibilities

• Follow and implement lesson plans left by the regular classroom teacher in a manner that ensures continuity of learning and/or prepares and implements lesson plans with support from the Educational Administrator.
• Assigns, monitors and corrects academic student assignments.
• Maintains materials for use by others when absent as directed by the Educational Administrator.
• Modify teaching styles or instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities when necessary with support from the Educational Administrator.
• Use appropriate instructional and classroom management techniques to promote active learning and maintain student engagement.
• Provide feedback for the IEP Team meeting and IEP development process in collaboration with the Educational Administrator
• Attends IEP, review and emergency meetings as requested and needed.
• Assures compliance by staff and students with safety protocols, including student safety/sharps checks, transportation safety rules, building safety protocols, etc.
• Participates in scheduled supervision and training.
• Immediately reports emergencies, allegations and other serious concerns to the Administrator.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, per diem position

Pay rate: $26.50 with Bachelor's degree

Please note that candidates who are offered employment will be subject to background screening, to include: CORI, SORI, DCF and Fingerprinting checks

EOE

Position Type

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $25 to $26 Per Hour

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Classroom Teacher > Alternative Learning Environment

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Classroom Teacher > High School / Secondary

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required