Substitute Teacher – Grade 8 English Language Arts; ELA)

Substitute Teacher – Grade 8 English Language Arts (ELA)

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted:
  10/30/2026
• Location:
  
  Wheeler Middle School

Reports To: Building Principal or Designee

Classification: Certified Staff / Substitute

Employment Status: Temporary / Substitute

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Exempt (per district schedule)

Assignment Period: Temporary assignment for an extended duration during the school year.

Compensation: Per diem substitute rate per Board of Education approved schedule; adjusted to Step 1 of the Teachers' Collective Bargaining Agreement after the required threshold of consecutive days in the same assignment.

Benefits: This temporary position is not eligible for health insurance or other fringe benefits.

Under the direction of the Building Principal, the Substitute Grade 8 ELA Teacher provides classroom instruction in English Language Arts to middle school students during the assignment period.

The Substitute Grade 8 ELA Teacher plans, delivers, and assesses instruction aligned with Connecticut Core Standards, maintaining a safe and supportive classroom environment that fosters literacy, critical thinking, and student engagement.

The Grade 8 ELA Teacher works collaboratively with students, families, educators, special education staff, and multidisciplinary teams to support student access, participation, and educational progress across school environments.

• Plans and executes engaging, standards-based ELA lessons aligned with Connecticut Core Standards for Grade 8.
• Administers formative and summative assessments, interprets performance data, and uses results to guide instruction and provide targeted student support.
• Integrates educational technology, digital tools, and district-approved software into daily instruction.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the varied academic, linguistic, and developmental needs of all middle school learners.

• Implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 accommodation plans, and English learner supports in full compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Participates in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings, 504 conferences, and Student Assistance Team (SAT) / Student Concerns Team meetings as required.
• Monitors student progress toward learning goals and IEP objectives, maintaining accurate evaluation, service, and progress monitoring documentation.

• Establishes and maintains a safe, structured, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
• Fosters positive behavioral expectations, student responsibility, mutual respect, and active participation.
• Manages classroom routines, instructional resources, materials, and digital devices effectively.

• Collaborates with general education teachers, special education teachers, para educators, interventionists, and administrators during Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings and team planning sessions.
• Maintains regular, professional, and timely communication with parents and guardians regarding academic progress, classroom performance, and behavioral expectations.
• Consults with school counselors, social workers, and related service providers to support students' social-emotional and academic growth.

• Maintains accurate records including attendance, grading, and progress reports in Power School and district management systems.
• Maintains student records and confidential information in accordance with FERPA, IDEA,…