Westover Magnet Elementary School: Long- Term Substitute Special Education Teacher

Position Overview

Westover Magnet Elementary School:
Long‑Term Substitute Special Education Teacher (Job )

Location:

Stamford, CT | Date Posted: 11/18/2025 | Availability: 2025‑2026 (Long term > 60 days)

• Uncertified: $175.00 per day

• Certified: $200.00 per day

A competent Special Education Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and facilitates basic skills, and helps students develop positive self‑concepts. The Teacher stimulates the independence of each learner, effectively assesses student needs and progress, and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives appropriate for exceptional students. The Teacher accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues and by using appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction.

In addition, the Teacher meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.

• Certified to teach the subject area in Connecticut.
• Candidates not currently certified but holding a Bachelor’s degree and 12 credits in the content area will be considered for Long‑Term Substitute Authorization via CSDE.

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.

Online application is required and must be completed in full. “See attached resume” is not acceptable. This position is funded per the Board of Education budget.

• Cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications
• 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