Short-Term Substitute High School English Teacher

Short-Term Substitute High School English Teacher

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ English
  - Grades 9-12
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location:
  
  Housatonic Valley Regional High School
• Date Available:
  
  Early December 2026
• Closing Date:
  When Filled

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in high school literacy instruction. They are conversant in current pedagogy that inspires and encourages students to read, write, and speak skillfully and confidently. The candidate will join a collaborative team that works together to ensure student achievement and social-emotional well-being. Teachers recognize each student's skills and interests and design instruction that engages all learners.

They consistently monitor student learning and data and adjust instruction accordingly. The ideal candidate communicates effectively with students, parents, and colleagues and builds partnerships that support student learning.

• Set goals for student achievement supported by a viable curriculum and the building school improvement plan.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure student success.
• Serve as an advocate for students' diverse needs.
• Serve as a role model through actions and behaviors.
• Plan daily instructional activities for all students based on individual students and their needs.
• Select and use various instructional materials to stimulate learning and meet the needs of all students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter and the Connecticut Core Standards.
• Develop and administer formative and summative tests, use multiple tools to assess student learning on an ongoing basis, and alter instruction to meet the group and individual needs based on data collected.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a data-driven, learner-centered, friendly, and safe environment.
• Maintain order within the classroom and school with proactive classroom management and a well-organized, rigorous learning environment.
• Monitor students in various educational environments to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintain professionalism when interacting with students, parents, community, community agencies, and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate student performance and attendance records regularly and consistently, and communicate effectively with students and their parents.
• Keeps up-to-date with current educational trends and best practices for classroom instruction and effective schools.
• Incorporate and model appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning.
• Develop professional relationships with other agencies and programs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Communicate with all stakeholders.

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; candidates without a bachelor's degree may be considered if eligible for a Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) waiver.
• A valid Connecticut teaching certificate, preferably with an English 7–12 endorsement (#015), is highly desirable but not required for this temporary assignment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of English language arts, literacy instruction, and effective classroom management practices.
• Experience working with high school students, preferably in an educational or instructional setting.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging instruction, assess student learning, and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
• Strong…