Long Term Substitute

• High School World Language Teacher (26
• 27 SY) Bristol Public Schools
• 3.

8 Bristol, CT Job Details Permanent 21 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Classroom activity organization Word processing Computer literacy Professional ethics Curriculum implementation Computer hardware Working with students Geometry Instructional adaptability Desktop applications Parent communication in school administration Lesson planning Instructional materials development Algebra Productivity software

Full Job Description JobID:

7795

Position Type:

Substitute/Substitute Teacher Date Posted:

7/22/2026

Location:

City Wide Date Available:

26

• 27

SY Closing Date:

Open until filled Bristol Public Schools has partnered with ESS to manage our substitute program. A leader in K-12 staffing, ESS will be responsible for the hiring, training, and placement of all daily and long-term substitute teachers and paraprofessional substitutes. If you're interested in working as a substitute for our district, please visit ESS' website, www.

ESS.com, to apply or call 877.983.2244 for more information. You may also submit your application through Bristol Public Schools Frontline Recruiting and Hiring via www.applitrack.com/bristol/onlineapp.

POSITION TITLE

:

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE

• BCHS & BEHS

HIGH SCHOOL LANGUAGE TEACHER

(26-27 SY ONLY)

REPORTS TO

:

BUILDING PRINCIPAL/CHIEF OF TALENT MANAGEMENT SUMMARY

: Perform regular class plans and assigned duties when teacher is absent. This position currently includes teaching both Spanish and Italian. However, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. The district is flexible in determining coursE assignments and can adjust the teaching schedule based on the selected candidate's certification and areas of expertise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

: Other duties may be assigned. Assume all responsibilities for instructing class when a teacher is absent. Perform all other non-instructional duties for absent teacher. Prepare lesson plans when such are not available. Maintain appropriate records including checking tests and quizzes, recording grades and all appropriate clerical work.

• Note:

  This is posted as a full year teacher position, with the possibility of renewal for permanent employment

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

: Supervises classroom and students (volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate). Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

: Bachelor Degree (Associate degree or two years of college acceptable in some situations. Teaching certification desirable.)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

: Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate desirable.

Required certification:

Spanish Prefered:

French and or Italian certification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

: Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

COMPUTER SKILLS

: Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use computer for E-mail, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations.

REASONING ABILITY

: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional program. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

POSITION START

: 26

• 27 SY
• August 24, 2026 7/22/2026 IW/mma 5003001