Upper Elementary Permanent PD Substitute for 2026-2027

Farmington Public Schools; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

West Woods Upper Elementary School in Farmington, CT, seeks a Permanent PD Substitute for the 2026-2027 school year to support Grades 5-6 and other elementary schools in the district. PD Sub daily pay rate is $144, with hours 8:30am - 3:30pm on school days.

The position guarantees an assignment on days with PD, reporting to differing elementary classrooms as needed. The Elementary PD Substitute is responsible for delivering instruction per lesson plans, maintaining classroom management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience working with children or in an educational setting is a plus.
• Ability to manage a classroom and adapt to a variety of teaching situations.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Patience, flexibility, and the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of basic educational principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular classroom teacher to ensure continuity of instruction.
• Manage the classroom by maintaining student behavior and enforcing school rules and policies.
• Deliver instructional material in a clear, engaging, and effective manner.
• Provide supervision for students during lunch, recess, and other non-instructional times as needed.
• Address and support the individual needs of students, providing additional guidance or assistance when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents when necessary.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times.
• Report any issues or concerns to the regular teacher or principal.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Educational principles

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

West Woods Upper Elementary School: Permanent PD Substitute needed for the 2026-2027 school year!

GREAT opportunity for those interested in obtaining a teaching certification or those looking to support their local district. This position will allow direct experience working in the classroom as a teacher or paraprofessional.

This position will support Grades 5-6 West Woods Upper Elementary School and other elementary schools in the district.

PD Sub daily pay rate: $144 per day! Hours are 8:30am - 3:30pm School Days

All Permanent PD Substitutes are guaranteed an assignment every day that school is in session. Assignments will be made based on location of Teacher Professional Development as you will substitute for in those classrooms. PD is assigned therefore you will know in advance when you should report to a different elementary school. Position may terminate at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.

General Description:

The Elementary Professional Development Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing instruction and classroom management for students in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The substitute teacher ensures a productive learning environment, follows lesson plans, and adapts instruction to meet the needs of students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular classroom teacher to ensure continuity of instruction.


• Manage the classroom by maintaining student behavior and enforcing school rules and policies.


• Deliver instructional material in a clear, engaging, and effective manner.


• Provide supervision for students during lunch, recess, and other non-instructional times as needed.


• Address and support the individual needs of students, providing additional guidance or assistance when necessary.


• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents when necessary.


• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times.


• Report any issues or concerns to the regular teacher or principal.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred


• Prior experience working with children or in an educational setting is a plus.


• Ability to manage a classroom and adapt to a variety of teaching situations.


• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Patience, flexibility, and the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.


• Knowledge of basic educational principles and practices.


• Candidates with State of CT Teacher Certification preferred.

The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Veronica Ruzek, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Dr. Wendy shepard-Bannish, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.