Long-Term Substitute Mathematics Teacher

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Mathematics
• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• Location:
  
  Greenwich High School
• Date Available:
  
  11/04/2026

Greenwich Public Schools seeks along-term substitute mathematics teacher from approximately November 4, 2026,through approximately December 22, 2026;the position carries full salary and benefits for the duration of the assignment.

Position Purpose

To provide an instructional program that will help students to:

• Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
• Reason abstractly and quantitatively
• Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
• Model with mathematics
• Use appropriate tools strategically
• Attend to precision
• Look for and make use of structure
• Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
• Implements GPS mathematics curriculum consistent with school district goals, mission and vision.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Promotes a classroom environment that allows students the opportunity to solve rigorous real-world math problems.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Incorporates inquiry-based learning opportunities into instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Provides appropriate, meaningful, and timely feedback to improve student achievement.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
• Incorporates technology and digital tools appropriately into instruction.
• Reviews and implements modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students both general and special education.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of GPS Mathematics curriculum, Connecticut Core State Standards for Mathematics and the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Ability to use a learning management system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to utilize a learning management system to interact and engage students.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to provide students with opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, while affording opportunity for creative activity.
• Ability to collaborate with instructional teams.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching techniques through the use of appropriate instructional materials to meet the needs of all learners.
• Ability to provide students the opportunity to be critical thinkers of online content.

Equipment

• Use of district-issued digital tools.

Qualifications Profile

• CT State Certification, or certifiability, in Mathematics, Grades 7-12 (#029) required

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