English Teacher - Long-Term Substitute LOA

English Teacher - Long-Term Substitute for LOA

Openings as of 6/26/2026

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ English/Language Arts
  - Grades 7-12 (015)
• Date Posted: 6/22/2026
• Location:
  
  Danbury High School

Long-Term Substitute for Leave of Absence - August 20, 2026 through October 13, 2026.

Danbury Public Schools is a diverse community located in the western part of Connecticut and serves more than 12,500 students across the City of Danbury, Connecticut. We are committed to cultivating equity and excellence for all of our students, closing opportunity gaps, and preparing students for post‑secondary success.

Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning. Seeking an English teacher for Danbury Public Schools. Should be interested in creating a student‑centered and problem‑based learning environment.

Need a teacher who collaborates well in a small setting with a diverse population, is flexible and dynamic, and is excited about teaching.

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Danbury Board of Education
• Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines
• Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge of English
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences
• Assess student learning on a continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Keep parents up to date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
• Design clear and specific learning assessments
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents
• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other education materials
• Establish and maintain professional relationships
• Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
• Demonstrate knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for secondary school teaching of English

• Experience working with adolescent students in a diverse school setting
• Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Prior teaching experience preferred

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  CDE English Certification as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education
• Knowledge and skills generally acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education or in English
• Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi‑cultural setting
• Demonstrated ability to teach high school classes, experience with team teaching, and urban experience
• Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators and school staff
• Knowledge of teaching methods, materials and education practices applicable to secondary school teaching
• Ability to prepare effective plans
• Such alternative qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Danbury Board of Education may find appropriate

Salary:
Salary and wages are paid in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between NEA Danbury and the Danbury Board of Education which can be found on our website.

Postings current as of 6/26/2026 11:49:39 AM CST.

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