What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Studies Teacher, Grade 8 (Long Term Substitute) position at Newtown Public Schools?
NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JANUARY 22, 2025
POSITION: Social Studies Teacher, Grade 8 (Long Term Substitute)
SCHOOL: Newtown Middle School
STARTING DATE: End of February 2025
REMUNERATION: $125 per day for the first 30 days, $269.61 for the remainder of the assignment
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide social studies instruction to 8th grade students as a member of a five
person team and will perform other classroom teaching duty assignments
consistent with the requirements of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have
- Currents Social Studies Connecticut Certification
- Interest in working in a high-performing district in a middle school
- Ability to work with others in attaining team objectives and accomplishing
- Evidence of thorough understanding of unique needs of adolescents and
- Evidence of expertise in working with children in a heterogeneous
- Familiarity of and/or experience in teaching language arts and
- Familiarity and/or experience in utilizing small group instruction to support
- Effective classroom management skills that promote a positive learning
- Willingness to participate in collaborative lesson planning;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; and
The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students
and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly
motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look
forward to meeting you!
APPLICATION: Interested applicants are invited to apply online by February 14th, 2025..
via the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx
The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified
persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education
program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran
status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal
nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
Salary : $125
