General Employment Information
Employment Information
Why teach in Stamford?
Our Tradition of Excellence- Ranked #2 Nationwide by Ladies Home Journal "Best Cities for Education," not to mention:
- Competitive Salaries
- We Are a Community Rich in Diversity
- Our Network of Teacher Support- Technology Skills Training Provided Free of Charge
- Student Centered Teaching and Learning- Our Committment to Maintaining Small Class Sizes
Special/Additional Areas of Recruitment
- Administrative - Vacancies are advertised in national publications and are posted for thirty days at all school sites. You will need to submit a completed application, resume, transcripts, proof of certification/eligibility and at least three written references.
- Para Educators and School Bus Aides - Applications are accepted throughout the year. Submit a completed application and proof of high school graduation.
- Security Guards - Applications are accepted throughout the year. Submit a completed application and proof of high school graduation.
- Substitutes - Applications are accepted throughout the year. Submit a completed application, proof of a BA or BS degree, and certification if held. Applicants will be invited to a one hour substitute orientation session.
Employment Application
An application for a position in the Stamford Public School system should contain the following items:
- An online application must be completed
- A resume
- All college transcripts - Student copies are accepted but must be followed with official, stamped copies
- Three letters of recommendation
- Proof of Connecticut Certification or pending status - obtainable from the Connecticut Educator Certification System (C.E.C.S.)
Substitutes
Applications are accepted online. After submitting an application, applicants must contact Pat Cunningham, at (203) 977-4101, for an appointment. The following items must be brought to the appointment:
- Bachelor degree or transcripts
- Teacher’s Certificate
- Two forms of ID (Driver License, Social Security card, birth certificate, or passport)
- A certified bank check or money order in the amount of $19.25 payable to Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Clerical and Technical Positions
Apply to the City of Stamford, Human Resources Department for these positions. On this site you will be able to obtain the list of open jobs as well as the applications and any information you need to apply. Please note that while only open jobs are listed and can be applied for, you are welcome to add your name to our interested candidate list and you will be notified in the case of an opening. Click link above to get more info and to get on the list.
Fingerprinting
The State of Connecticut requires that any person hired by a local or regional board of education (teacher, administrator, special service staff member, teacher’s aide, substitute teacher, custodian, cafeteria employee, etc.) submit to a state and national criminal history record check within the first 30 days of the date of employment.
The process includes the checking of fingerprints by the State Police Bureau of Identification and the F.B.I. The results of the criminal history record checks (both state and federal) are reported to the employing school district. If the district receives notice of a conviction of a crime by a person holding a certificate, authorization or permit issued by the State Board of Education, the district shall notify the Bureau Educator Standards and Certification.
New hires may complete the fingerprinting process at Stamford Public Schools' Central Office or through Cooperative Educational Services in Trumbull, Connecticut. New hires that complete the fingerprinting process at Stamford Public Schools' Central Office must bring the following with them to their fingerprinting appointment:
- A photo ID (for example, a driver's license) or Passport
- A certified bank check or money order in the amount of $19.25 payable to Department of Public Safety (DPS)
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