Stamford High School: Long-term Substitute Physical Education​/Health Teacher

Stamford High School:
Long-term Substitute Physical Education/Health Teacher

• Position Type:
  Substitute / Long-Term Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 6/26/2025
• Location:
  
  Stamford, CT
• Date Available:
  
  08/21/2025

This assignment is expected to continue for more than 40 days, and therefore we are seeking a certified candidate. If you are not currently certified in CT, but hold a Bachelor's degree and 12 credits in the content area to be taught, we will apply to the CSDE for Long-Term Substitute Authorization.

Certified: $200 per day
Uncertified: $175.00 per day

Online application is required.

A competent Physical Education /Health Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and helps students to develop positive self-concepts. The Physical Education /Health Teacher stimulates the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assesses student needs and progress, and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, including those appropriate for exceptional students.

The Physical Education /Health Teacher accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents and colleagues, and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction. In addition, the Physical Education /Health Teacher meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.

See job description attached at the bottom right of the posting for:
Major Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, Qualifications.

Note:

Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. “See attached resume” is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.

• A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
• A current resume.
• Two (2) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
  • Internal candidates must submit at least one letter from their current supervisor.
  • External candidates may submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:25:55 PM CST.