Westhill High School: Long-Term Substitute - Science Teacher

Stamford Public Schools; Stamford (CT); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stamford Public Schools, Westhill High School, is seeking a long-term substitute science teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves covering for the regular teacher for extended periods and ensuring continuity of science instruction for students in a high school setting.

The ideal candidate has CT certification, or the ability to obtain Long-Term Substitute Authorization with a Bachelor's degree and 12 credits in the content area.

Qualifications

• CT certification required; if not certified but hold a Bachelor's degree and 12 credits in the content area, SPS will apply for Long-Term Substitute Authorization.

Responsabilités

• Replace the regular teacher on a daily or long-term basis and continue all learning activities in the classroom.
• Communicate with students to establish a positive climate and maintain classroom discipline.
• Coordinate with the classroom teacher being replaced and report progress and issues.

Formation

Bachelor's degree

12 credits in content area

Description du poste

Westhill High School: Long-Term Substitute Science Teacher

Date Available

2026-2027 School Year

Compensation

Uncertified: $175.00 per day

Certified: $200.00 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.