Building Substitute Hop Brook Elementary School

JOB SUMMARY: Immediate opportunity for recently certified Connecticut teachers interested in a hands-on teaching experience as a building substitute. Guaranteed placement for each school day the 2026-2027 school year, guaranteed interview for open teaching positions and primary consideration for long-term substitute needs.

Reports to: Principal

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Teaches lesson plan(s) as outlined by the absent teacher.
• Performs all extra duties for the absent teacher as required by the building principal.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the interests of students.  
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Implements all rules and regulations, polices and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Naugatuck Board of Education.
• Becomes acquainted with parents; reports any unusual occurrences or events to the principal or designated representative.
• Demonstrates knowledge and incorporates technology in daily tasks as required.
• Attend staff meetings, department meetings, report card conferences and faculty meeting as required.
• Attend in-service professional development when required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or related field required.
• Valid, grade appropriate Connecticut Teacher Certification required.

  WAGE RATE:  $130.00/day - certified, $115.00/BA

Naugatuck School District is a regular school district with 10 schools, 294 teachers and 4,196 students. Total Revenue is $100,249,000 and is trending up. Naugatuck School District spends $21,418 per student per year on instruction.