Substitute Teacher - East Hartford, CT

The Center School Connecticut Education Center
- East Hartford
- East Hartford, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Job : 5924410
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Connecticut Education Center, part of the Positive Regard Network, invites applicants for Academic Support/Substitute Teacher at our East Hartford location. Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing and grading student work, and modifying curriculum as needed to meet individual student needs in collaboration with Educational Administration. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to supporting student success while working effectively with staff.

The Substitute Teacher will provide instruction and age/grade appropriate lesson plans, provide academic leadership in the classroom, provide clear documentation and data collection, and participate in professional development. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field;
Connecticut Special Education licensure or Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP) eligible is preferred. Applicants will be considered with relevant work experience and meeting the minimum requirement for employment (Associate’s Degree or higher; or completing at least two years, or 48 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education; or taking and passing a formal assessment measuring one’s knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading writing and mathematics (Work Keys or Parapro Assessment) in conjunction with a high school diploma or GED.

• Follow and implement lesson plans left by the regular classroom teacher in a manner that ensures continuity of learning and/or prepares and implements lesson plans with support from the Educational Administrator.
• Assigns, monitors and corrects academic student assignments.
• Maintains materials for use by others when absent as directed by the Educational Administrator.
• Modify teaching styles or instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities when necessary with support from the Educational Administrator.
• Use appropriate instructional and classroom management techniques to promote active learning and maintain student engagement.
• Provide feedback for the IEP Team meeting and IEP development process in collaboration with the Educational Administrator
• Attends IEP, review and emergency meetings as requested and needed.
• Assures compliance by staff and students with safety protocols, including student safety/sharps checks, transportation safety rules, building safety protocols, etc.
• Participates in scheduled supervision and training.
• Immediately reports emergencies, allegations and other serious concerns to the Administrator.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, per diem position

Pay rate: $26.50 with Bachelor's degree

Please note that candidates who are offered employment will be subject to background screening, to include: CORI, SORI, DCF and Fingerprinting checks

EOE

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $25 to $26 Per Hour

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• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required