Long-Term Substitute English Teacher

East Hartford Public Schools•East Hartford, CT

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Long-Term Substitute English Teacher teaches assigned classes at East Hartford Middle School, helping students learn subject matter and skills that support their development. The teacher plans instruction to address students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities; creates an appropriate classroom environment; and guides student learning toward curriculum goals. The position is for a ten-month year, with salary and work year established by the EHEA contract. The posted daily salary is $150–$250, based on experience. Applications must include a completed online application, letter of interest, resume, copy of certification, official transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation. The letter of interest should include background information.

Requirements

Certification in the subject area.
Bachelor’s degree.
Student teaching, substitute teaching, or teaching experience in a private school.
Other alternatives to the listed qualifications may be accepted if the Board of Education finds them appropriate.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes in designated locations and at designated times.
Plan programs of study that address students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities as much as possible.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate superior.
Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Use varied instructional techniques and media consistent with the location’s physical limitations and the needs and capabilities of students.
Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and conduct.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
Regularly identify students’ learning disabilities and seek help from district specialists as needed.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Help administer policies and rules governing student conduct; establish reasonable classroom rules and procedures and maintain order fairly.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or reasonably requested.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and volunteers and, with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.