AITE: Long-Term Substitute Mathematics Teacher

$40,300 - $40,300/Yr

Stamford Public Schools - Stamford, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Stamford, CT

Educational Services

About the position

The Long-Term Substitute Mathematics Teacher at Stamford Public Schools is responsible for providing quality instruction in mathematics to students in grades 7-12 or middle school (grades 4-8). This position requires a deep understanding of the subject matter, as well as the ability to effectively communicate and engage with students, parents, and colleagues. The teacher will create a positive learning environment that fosters student independence and self-concept, while also addressing the needs of exceptional students. The role involves planning and implementing instructional strategies that align with educational objectives, assessing student progress, and maintaining a well-organized classroom environment. The teacher will also be expected to collaborate with other educators and engage with the community to support student learning and development. This position is contingent upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget and is expected to last for more than 40 days, requiring a valid Connecticut teacher certificate in mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates facility in the skills of reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject to be taught.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to the teaching-learning process.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the American public school system.
• Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives.
• Effectively implements instructional plans and uses appropriate instructional techniques.
• Effectively communicates with students.
• Helps students develop positive self-concepts.
• Facilitates the independence of the student as a learner.
• Effectively organizes time, space, materials, and equipment for instruction.
• Effectively assesses student needs and progress.
• Effectively meets the needs of exceptional students.
• Establishes a positive learning environment.
• Meets professional responsibilities.
• Encourages and maintains the cooperative involvement and support of parents and the community.

Requirements

• A valid Connecticut teacher certificate in 029-Mathematics, 7-12 or 229-Mathematics, Middle School, 4-8.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching the subject area(s) and/or instructional levels targeted.
• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers, and paraeducators.
• Evidence of organizational ability and willingness to pursue tasks to successful completion.
• Superior communication skills (oral and written).
• Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills or fluency in a language other than English.
• Experience in Sheltered Instruction.

Benefits

• Compensation of $155 per day for long-term substitute teaching.