Samuel Staples Elementary School: Long-Term Substitute Literacy Specialist

Easton, Redding & Region 9 Public School Districts•Easton, CT

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Samuel Staples Elementary School: Long-Term Substitute Literacy Specialist JobID: 1264 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching Date Posted: 10/31/2025 Location: Samuel Staples Elementary School, Easton, CT Date Available: February 2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Date Available: February 4, 2026 until approximately May 15, 2026 Salary and Benefits: In accordance with the Easton Education Association's collective bargaining agreement. No benefits. Ideal Candidates Will Possess: CT teaching certification Endorsement Codes 097 - Reading & Language Arts Consultant AND 102 - Remedial Reading & Remedial Language Arts Strong understanding of reading and writing development for the elementary grades Familiarity with current literacy research and best practices Experience including design and implementation of professional development activities through modeling, observing and providing feedback and reflection opportunities for other educators to improve instructional skills and student learning in literacy Ability and motivation to work collaboratively as a member of a team Enthusiasm for teaching and learning Ability to meet the diverse and developmental learning needs of elementary age learners Strong communication and interpersonal skills Expertise in the Science of Reading research, Right to Read Act, and Ct Approved K-3 Reading Curriculum Models Expertise in systematic approaches to providing high-quality instruction in literacy, selecting targeted support strategies, administering progress-monitoring, and analyzing the progress-monitoring data. Applications will only be accepted online at the district Web site: www.er9.org A direct link to the application page is: http://www.applitrack.com/er9/onlineapp/default.aspx Applicants must submit the following: Formal letter of application addressed to Kimberly Fox Santora, Principal Resume Three letters of recommendation Copy of transcripts of all post-secondary education (official transcripts will be required at time of hire) Copy of appropriate CT teaching certifications Application Deadline: Until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer The Easton Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Requirements

CT teaching certification Endorsement Codes 097 - Reading & Language Arts Consultant AND 102 - Remedial Reading & Remedial Language Arts
Strong understanding of reading and writing development for the elementary grades
Familiarity with current literacy research and best practices
Experience including design and implementation of professional development activities through modeling, observing and providing feedback and reflection opportunities for other educators to improve instructional skills and student learning in literacy
Ability and motivation to work collaboratively as a member of a team
Enthusiasm for teaching and learning
Ability to meet the diverse and developmental learning needs of elementary age learners
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Expertise in the Science of Reading research, Right to Read Act, and Ct Approved K-3 Reading Curriculum Models
Expertise in systematic approaches to providing high-quality instruction in literacy, selecting targeted support strategies, administering progress-monitoring, and analyzing the progress-monitoring data.