On-Call Substitute Teacher

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ On-call Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/17/2026
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  
  Ongoing

BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Our Mission:
We create learning experiences that promote a sense of purpose, ignite passion, and foster a sense of pride.

The job of the substitute is to supervise the classroom and teach the lesson left by the absent teacher. The substitute teacher is responsible for the well-being and safety of the students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, utilizing classroom management skills, leaving a clean classroom, and teaching the provided curriculum. Reports to the building administrator.

• Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
• Supervises classroom of absent teacher.
• Teaches provided lesson plans.
• Maintains a functioning classroom.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
• Provides for the care and protection of school property and maintains a neat and orderly classroom (straightens chairs, tables, clears white boards, etc.).
• Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with school protocols.
• Ensures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
• Reviews and understands emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
• Reviews and understands procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
• Reviews and understands school procedures and regulations.
• Respects the personality and individuality of the pupils under their direction and maintains confidentiality in compliance with FERPA.
• Develops and maintains cordial work relationships with all colleagues.
• Performs other specific duties as assigned by the building administrator, such as lunchroom, homeroom, outside areas, halls, clerical, club and social activities.

• Bachelor's degree preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required (a certification waiver from the State of Connecticut will be required and requested by the District).
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. (Must be 22 years of age to substitute teach at the high school level.)
• Experience working with school-aged children.

The daily rate for substitute teachers in the Berlin Public Schools is $150.00 as of January 1, 2025.