Job Posting: District Permanent Sub/Building Substitute Teachers for the Orange Elementary School District
Location: Peck Place School, Orange, CT
Qualifications: candidate must have own transportation to be able to travel among school buildings
Strong work ethic
Strong communication skills
Oral and/or written references from colleagues and/or supervisors testifying to the candidate’s qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred), or some post-high school education
Requirements:
It is essential that the building substitute teachers have demonstrated experiences:
working with children (preferably in an educational setting)
following lesson plans and instructional objectives
connecting with students
facilitating learning
collaborating with colleagues (preferably in an educational setting)
adhering to student privacy and confidentiality policies
learning new techniques
with flexibility
Responsibilities:
Under the direction and supervision of school principals, a substitute teacher will provide coverage for classroom teachers on a daily basis. Substitute teachers are responsible for:
First and foremost, keeping students safe by following school and classroom safety procedures
Following teacher:
lesson plans
classroom behavior management procedures (or class created charters)
Engaging in teacher duties such as, but not limited to, lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal duties
Ensuring the classroom is in order at the end of the day
Leaving a note for the teacher if necessary, to inform him/her of any incidents she/he may need to know.
Term/Duration:
Workdays follow the Orange Public Schools Student Calendar, so full-time work is guaranteed on school days starting from the second week of school to the last day of school for 7.5 hours a day (8:00 am-3:30 pm). This position is dependent on budgetary constraints, so it is not currently a guaranteed yearly position.
Salary:
The 2025-26 daily rate is $135.00
Health Insurance:
The Orange Board of Education agrees to provide the employee and their eligible dependents, medical health insurance coverage under the Anthem BC/BS High Deductible Health Plan with
a Health Savings Account.
Application Process:
To complete an online application. Go to www.oess.org.
Select “Departments”
Select “Employment” and the "Applitrack Link"
Please upload a cover letter, a resume, and reference letters with your online application.
Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed.
Equal Employment Opportunities:
It is the Board of Education’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and that qualified applicants for employment will be recruited, hired, and assigned on the basis of merit, without regard to race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status. The employment policies and practices of the Board are to ensure that all qualified employees are treated equally with no discrimination in employment, compensation, opportunities for advancement (including promotions and transfers), training, and discipline based on race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability or veteran status or any other protected basis.
