Substitute Teacher - Putnam Public Schools
| Position: | Substitute Teacher |
| Subject Area: | Special Education |
| Job Title: | Special Education Long-Term Substitute Teacher |
| Job Location: | Putnam Elementary School |
| Beginning: | Immediately |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| Certificate: | Comprehensive Special Education, Grades K-12 (165) |
| Certificate: | Comprehensive Special Education, Pre-K-12 (065) |
| Certificate: | Comprehensive Special Education, 1-12 (265) |
| District: | Putnam Public Schools |
| Putnam, CT 06260 | |
| Telephone: |
860-963-6900 |
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Job Description:
SPECIAL EDUCATION LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Putnam Elementary School is seeking an innovative and motivated special education long-term substitute teacher who can work to continue to shape a student-centered program designed to meet student needs across grades K through 4. Using trauma-informed practices and positive behavioral strategies, a strong candidate will collaboratively work with another special education teacher to lead and support staff in structured, supportive program. Putnam Elementary School offers a strong, collaborative culture of caring educators who leverage resources to nurture and challenge our students. Putnam facilitates strong district-wide alignment and support across all three schools in the district to ensure the student’s educational experience prepares them for the real world.
EXPERIENCE WITH: Delivering specialized instruction to support unique learning needs; Discrete Trial, ABA, and Behavioral data collection
QUALIFICATIONS: CT Certification 165 - Comprehensive Special Education, K-12; CT Certification 065-Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12; CT Certification 265 - Comprehensive Special Education, 1-12; or eligibility for Long-Term Substitute Authorization from the CSDE. (minimum of 12 semester hours of credit in the area requested)
START DATE: Immediate Opening for the remainder of the 2025-2026 School Year
RATE OF PAY: $160.00 per day
Beginning on day 41, a certified substitute teachers’ rate of pay will be based on the first step of the teachers’ contract.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application through our website: www.putnamschoolsct.org
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit a letter of interest to Kaye Jakan, Principal, Putnam Elementary School and Rebecca Lopes, Director of Student Services
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
Equal Opportunity Employer
SPECIAL EDUCATION LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Putnam Elementary School is seeking an innovative and motivated special education long-term substitute teacher who can work to continue to shape a student-centered program designed to meet student needs across grades K through 4. Using trauma-informed practices and positive behavioral strategies, a strong candidate will collaboratively work with another special education teacher to lead and support staff in structured, supportive program. Putnam Elementary School offers a strong, collaborative culture of caring educators who leverage resources to nurture and challenge our students. Putnam facilitates strong district-wide alignment and support across all three schools in the district to ensure the student’s educational experience prepares them for the real world.
EXPERIENCE WITH: Delivering specialized instruction to support unique learning needs; Discrete Trial, ABA, and Behavioral data collection
QUALIFICATIONS: CT Certification 165 - Comprehensive Special Education, K-12; CT Certification 065-Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12; CT Certification 265 - Comprehensive Special Education, 1-12; or eligibility for Long-Term Substitute Authorization from the CSDE. (minimum of 12 semester hours of credit in the area requested)
START DATE: Immediate Opening for the remainder of the 2025-2026 School Year
RATE OF PAY: $160.00 per day
Beginning on day 41, a certified substitute teachers’ rate of pay will be based on the first step of the teachers’ contract.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application through our website: www.putnamschoolsct.org
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit a letter of interest to Kaye Jakan, Principal, Putnam Elementary School and Rebecca Lopes, Director of Student Services
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
Equal Opportunity Employer
** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
