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Substitute Information


Region 14 is currently accepting applications for substitute teachers 

If you are interested in making a difference in the educational experience of amazing students and/or considering a career in education, substitute teaching can provide wonderful opportunities. Thank you for your interest in working as a substitute!

If you are interested in substitute work for school nursing or custodial staff, please contact Wendy Rossi at (203) 405-8413 regarding the application process.

The district’s rates of pay for substitutes are as follows:

  • Substitutes for Teaching Staff: $130 per day
  • Substitutes for Paraprofessionals, Instructional Support, and Secretaries: $16.50 per hour with a 30 minutes unpaid lunch break
  • Substitutes for School Nurses: $165.00 per day
  • Substitutes for Custodians: $16.00 per hour
  • After substitute teaching for the same teacher for more than ten (10) consecutive days, the long-term rate of pay is $240 per day. This rate reverts back to $130 per day after the long term assignment has concluded.
  • Building Substitutes: $140 per day
  • Summer Program Teacher: $35.00 per hour
  • Substitute teachers are required by Connecticut State Statute to hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Secretarial, para professional, and instructional support substitutes require a high school diploma.
  • A current State of Connecticut license is required for all Nurse substitutes.
  • The State of Connecticut requires that all employees be fingerprinted within thirty days of notification of employment.
  • Custodial and nurse substitutes are required to enroll in direct deposit as a condition of employment and are eligible to join our 403B plan. If you are interested in contributing to the plan, contact the Business Services Office at (203) 263-4330.