Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Science

Date Posted: 8/6/2025

Location: Joseph Melillo Middle School

Date Available: 08/21/2025

Closing Date: Until filled Job Title: Long Term Substitute Science 8th Grade Teacher Reports To: Science Instructional Leader and Building Principal Location: Joseph Melillo Middle School Education: CT Teaching Certificate; General Science 7-12 (034); and/or Biology 7-12 (030) OR at least 12 credits at an accredited college or university in these subject areas

This position is full-time for an unspecified length of time. The salary is $140.00 per day from day 1-40 and increases to $282.53 per day starting at day 41. There are no benefits associated with this position.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must have in-depth knowledge of: Developing student's understanding of science concept and skills Developing lessons that are aligned to ten Next Generation Science Standard as well as Common Core State Standard Integrating technology and digital resources into instruction Strong classroom management and organizational skills Differentiation Content area literacy Assessment (summative and formative) Restorative practices

Responsibilities: Create a classroom environment that supports students' development of science content knowledge, conceptual understandings, and related skills, knowledge and successful experience Implement research-based instructional practices. Use a variety of assessment tools, analyze student data form assessments, and use that data to drive instruction. Communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators. Think flexibly and adapt to the specific instructional needs of students. Collect data to measure impact on instruction and student achievement Develop goals related to teacher practice, student growth, and school improvement. Develop and revise curriculum and various types of assessments to align with district initiatives.

Evaluation: performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, and responsibilities which comprises this position.