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LTS- Special Education Teacher -JTPS

Watertown Public Schools
9 days ago
Temporary
On-site
Connecticut, United States

  • Position Type:
      Substitute/Long Term Substitute

  • Date Posted:
      5/12/2026

  • Location:
      John Trumbull Primary School

  • Date Available:
      05/18/2026

  • Closing Date:
      06/02/2026

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    Long Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher

     

    Position Title: LTS-Special Education Teacher

    Location: John Trumbull Primary School

    Position Reports To:InterimDirector of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or

    Principal of John Trumbull Primary School

    Job ID:  #2561

    Internal Close Date: May 19, 2026

    External Close Date: June 2, 2026

    Anticipated Start Date: May 18, 2026 through June 19, 2026 (Anticipated)

    Required Certifications & Qualifications

    Current State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate #065 - #165

    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience working with students with special needs in the lower elementary grades,

    Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities

    • Works to create a positive classroom and school culture
    • Provides academic, social and emotional education and supports through thepreparation and implementation of engaging, interactive lessons designed to ensure all students reach their potential
    • Case manages the development and implementation of IEPs for assigned students
    • Assists teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans
    • Conducts diagnostic evaluations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues and/or social-behavioral needs in order to recommend courses of action to maximize learning as needed during the duration of the position
    • Observes, collects data, and evaluates students' progress toward achieving IEP goals and objectives
    • Prepares/shares reports on students' performance
    • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
    • Implements effective behavioral strategies and techniques as needed
    • Provides differentiated and integrated instruction for all academic content areas
    • Works with all staff to modify and accommodate for students with special needs to facilitate their access to classroom instruction, activities, field trips, recreational opportunities, etc.
    • Directs, schedules and assists in training paraprofessional staff to support students' learning

    Additional Duties

    Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Student Services and/or the Building Administrator

    Terms of Employment

    • $122.00 Substitute Rate per day for the first 10 consecutive days
    • $273.89 per day starting on the 11 day
    • Salary lane could change to  MA or MA-6th Year on the 41st day upon proof of degree

    Work Schedule

     Monday-Friday 8:25am - 3:35pm

    All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813.

    *District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.