LTS-Science Teacher - SMS

Long Term Substitute
- Science Teacher

Location:

Swift Middle School

Position

Reports To:

Principal of Swift Middle School

Anticipated

Start Date:

August 24, 2026 through October 6, 2026 (anticipated)

Required Certifications &

Qualifications:

Current State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate: #034

Essential Performance Responsibilities:
Watertown Public Schools is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual able to effectively teach all fundamental aspects of General Science to middle-school aged students by creating a well-rounded instructional program that promotes curiosity, perseverance, critical thinking and risk-taking.

Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities:

• Monitoring, reporting, and communicating student progress and performance
• Creating lesson to include or make reference to objectives and other pertinent information
• Organizing class activities to promote critical thinking and problem-solving
• Adhering to district and school curriculum pacing and standards
• Initiating and maintaining communications with parents and guardians
• Regularly communicating with colleagues and administration about student needs and curriculum
• Serving as a mentor and motivator for all students
• Assure the effective utilization of textbooks and other instructional materials

Additional Duties:
Performs all other duties that may be assigned by the Building Administrator(s).

Terms of Employment: $122.00 Substitute Rate per day for the first 10 consecutive days $278.54 per day starting on the 11 day Potential for salary lane change in the 41st consecutive day upon proof of MA or MA-6th Year Degree