Stillmeadow Elementary School: Building Substitute Teacher

Stillmeadow Elementary School:
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Position Type:
Substitute / Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Date Posted: 12/8/2025

Location:

Stamford, CT

Date Available:

School Year

The substitute teacher replaces the regular teacher on either a daily or long‑term basis, and is therefore responsible for the continuation of all learning activities in the classroom. As such, they are expected to understand human growth and development, be knowledgeable about what is to be taught, and demonstrate facility in the basic skills of reading, writing, and mathematics, or whatever subject area they are assigned.

They are also expected to effectively communicate with students, establish a positive classroom climate in the absence of the regular teacher, and maintain classroom discipline. They must communicate with the classroom teacher they are replacing, informing them of their progress in the assigned lessons and other issues that occurred during the teacher’s absence.

• Demonstrate facility in the skills of reading, writing and mathematics.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the subject to be taught.
• Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to the teaching‑learning process.
• Effectively implement instructional plans left by the classroom teacher or building administrators and use appropriate instructional techniques.
• Effectively communicate with students.
• Help students develop positive self‑concepts.
• Establish a positive learning environment.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management techniques.
• Communicate with the teacher they have replaced and the building administrator to ensure a seamless flow of learning for students.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time to view & operate computer equipment, and to stand for extended periods of time to assist students and/or staff.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop and kneel.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• All substitute teachers are required to have at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• A valid Connecticut teacher certificate in the subject area is required for long‑term assignments.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching the subject area(s) and management of the classroom to ensure that learning occurs in the absence of the regular staff members.
• Ability to be flexible in work assignments, and handle a broad number of responsibilities.
• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers and educational assistants.
• Superior communication skills (oral and written).

186 days per SPS School Calendar

School Year

$175.00 per day

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:56:00 PM CST.