<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Description: Ellington Middle School is seeking a dynamic Long Term Substitute Language Arts teacher for the entirety of the 2025-2026 school year.</p> <p>Qualifications: Applicants must hold a valid CT teaching certificate with appropriate grade level endorsement. A state and national criminal check will be required, as well as a DCF background check.</p> <p>Primary responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Planning effective lessons, instructional materials, and assessments </li><li>Creating a positive and engaging classroom environment </li><li>Collaborating to develop effective lessons and units of study </li><li>Participating in professional growth activities. </li></ul> <p>The ideal candidate will:</p> <ul> <li>Be prepared to teach Language Arts to middle school students </li><li>Understand how to build positive relationships with middle school students </li><li>Understand best practices for teaching </li></ul> <p>Please click here for more information about the position.</p> <p>Application Procedure: Please apply online and include a resume, copy of your certification, transcripts, three current letters of reference, and a cover letter addressed to Ms. Michele Murray and Mr. Michael Nash, Co-Principals, Ellington Middle School, 46 Middle Butcher Road, Ellington, CT 06029.</p> <p>Selection Procedure: Applicants chosen by the selection committee for an initial interview will be contacted.</p>