Long Term Substitute Teacher

Position Type:
Substitute / Substitute Teacher

Date Posted: 5/22/2026

Date Available:

08/24/2026

Winchester Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Elementary Teacher.

This teacher will assist students in achieving their academic, social, and behavioral grade level targets.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (MA preferred) in elementary education
• Valid and appropriate Connecticut Elementary Teaching Certification
• Valid CT Driver's License and reliable transportation
• Must pass federal and local background checks
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong bonds with children, families, and staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable of the current classroom and job‑related technology implementation
• Ability to collaborate and function in a highly cohesive team situation
• Knowledge of teaching methods, Common Core Curriculum, differentiation, inquiry, and NGSS standards
• Instruct reading, mathematics, science, writing, social studies; implementation of all support plans (504, IEP, Intervention, etc.)
• Disaggregation of data and development of individual student improvement plans
• Participation in various meetings (SRBI, team, data, staff, climate, attendance, etc.)
• Professional development participation aligned with district initiatives
• Assessment of student learning; communication of student progress formally and informally
• Any other tasks and assignments directed by district/school administration

• 41st day per contract with the WEA

• Must pass federal and local background checks
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must complete all pre‑employment requirements before the start date
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Please visit the Winchester Public Schools website to apply online chesterschools.org. Be sure to attach your cover letter, resume, and three recent references.

The Winchester Board of Education, per its policy, does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law ("Protected Class"), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.