Westhill High School: Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher -TEAM

Sylvania; Riverbank (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

Westhill High School in Stamford, CT is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The position may be daily or extended, with daily rates of $175 for uncertified and $200 for certified candidates.

CT certification is required or eligible for Long-Term Substitute Authorization; a Bachelor's degree plus 12 content-area credits meet the requirements. Preference for TESOL/Bilingual/ESL experience.

Qualifications

• CT certification required or eligible for CT Long-Term Substitute Authorization.
• Bachelor's degree and 12 credits in the content area to be taught.
• Preference for teachers with TESOL/Bilingual/ESL experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a long-term substitute for the regular teacher, continuing learning activities.
• Effectively communicate with students and maintain classroom discipline.
• Coordinate with the regular teacher to report progress and issues during absence.

Skills

Special Education

CT Certification

Long-Term Substitute

Classroom Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

12 credits in content area

Job description

Westhill High School: Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher - TEAM

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.

Required Application Documents

• A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
• A current resume.
• External Candidates: One (1) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years, one of which is from either a current or recent supervisor.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.