What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stamford High School: Long-Term Substitute CTE Teacher position at Stamford Public Schools?
For Long-Term Substitute Teacher Positions:
Connecticut State Department of Education Certification:
This assignment is expected to continue for more than 60 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.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher Compensation:
Uncertified: $175.00 per day | Certified: $200.00 per day
Application Procedures:
Online application is required.
About Stamford Public Schools:
The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.
SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate teachers who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!
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General Statement:
SPS envisions graduating caring, confident and successful young people: individual students who are not only academically prepared, but also are attuned to their humanity and empowered to interact with, appreciate and enrich the world around them. We envision classrooms that are student-centered and teacher-driven, where instruction is tailored to meet the learning needs of every student. We envision a community that fosters inquiry, collaborative problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, risk-taking, reflection and feedback as part of the individual and organizational learning process.
A competent CTE Computer Science Teacher understands the knowledge and skills needed to prepare students for further education and careers in current or emerging professions, include competency-based, work-based, or other applied learning that supports the development of academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, as well as knowledge of all aspects of an industry, including entrepreneurship. The CTE Computer Science Teacher works to provide every learner a relevant and rigorous education, foster a culture that encourages risk-taking, problem-solving and embracing change, and works to engage our families to maximize opportunities.
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.
Application Procedures:
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.
Required Application Documents:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:
- A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
- A current resume.
- Two (2) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
- 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.
Salary : $175 - $200