The State of Connecticut Department of Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons.  The Department of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.  The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.  Inquiries regarding the Department of Education’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: 

Levy Gillespie 
Equal Employment Opportunity Director/American with Disabilities Act Coordinator
State of Connecticut Department of Education
25 Industrial Park Road
Middletown, CT 06457
860-807-2101
Levy.Gillespie@ct.gov

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Bachelor's Degree Required

Please send letter of interest, resume, completed Instructional Assistant Application,
and letters of reference to:

Sprague Board of Education
Attn:  Human Resources
25 Scotland Road
Baltic, CT 06330-1110

Emailed application packets preferred
hr@spraguek12.org
or fax: 860.822.1347

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Open until filled
Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted July 13, 2017

Superintendent of Schools

(093 Certification Required)

2 Days Per Week
Salary Range: $55,000 - $64,000

Job Description:

The job of the Superintendent of the Sprague Public School District is to lead and inspire all members of the district community to provide high quality education experiences for all learners in the town of Sprague.

Job Qualifications:

• Hold a current CT Superintendent Certification

• Prior experience as a leader in a school district

• Experience developing educational budgets

• Experience writing grants

• Ability to develop long range goals and strategic plans

• Exemplary communication skills with a variety of stakeholders

• Strong understanding of diverse communities

Job Responsibilities:

• Communicates needs, issues and operations of the Sprague Public School District to the Board of Education

• Implement policies approved by the Board of Education and make recommendations when appropriate

• Provide leadership to move the district forward using long range strategic plans

• Collaborate with building administrators on daily, yearly, and monthly operations

• Establish a working relationship with community leaders, including Board of Finance members to communicate district successes, challenges and needs and how best to meet those needs

• Work with the Board of Education in Sprague as well as neighboring communities to investigate possible regionalization of small districts

• Encourage active engagement between the school and the Sprague Community

• Strive to promote positive climate development in the district

Please send letter of interest, resume,
completed Certified Teacher Application, 
copy of certification, and 3 letters of reference to:

Sprague Board of Education
Attn:  Human Resources
25 Scotland Road
Baltic, CT 06330-1110

Emailed application packets preferred
hr@spraguek12.org
or fax: 860.822.1347

Open until filled
Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted July 11, 2017

Teacher - Grade 3

(013 K-6 Certification Required)

Please send letter of interest, resume,
completed Certified Teacher Application, 
copy of certification, college transcripts
and 3 letters of reference to:

Sprague Board of Education
Attn:  Human Resources
25 Scotland Road
Baltic, CT 06330-1110

Emailed application packets preferred
hr@spraguek12.org
or fax: 860.822.1347

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Open until filled
Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted June 27, 2017

Instructional Assistants (FT)

Associates Degree or
ParaPro Assessment Certification Required

Please send letter of interest, resume, completed Instructional Assistant Application,
and letters of reference to:

Sprague Board of Education
Attn:  Human Resources
25 Scotland Road
Baltic, CT 06330-1110

Emailed application packets preferred
hr@spraguek12.org
or fax: 860.822.1347

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Open until filled
Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted June 27, 2017

Instructional Assistants (PT)

Associates Degree or
ParaPro Assessment Certification Required

Please send letter of interest, resume, completed Instructional Assistant Application,
and letters of reference to:

Sprague Board of Education
Attn:  Human Resources
25 Scotland Road
Baltic, CT 06330-1110

Emailed application packets preferred
hr@spraguek12.org
or fax: 860.822.1347

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Open until filled
Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted June 27, 2017

Instructional Interventionist

Associates Degree or
ParaPro Assessment Certification Required
Teaching Certification Preferred but not Required

* Please note, this is not a certified teaching position

Seasonal Employment (School Year Only)

Under the supervision of the principal and the direction of a certified staff member, performs the necessary duties to assist in the planning and implementation of a program for regular education children in need of additional academic support.

Responsibilities include:

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics

• Ability to work well with children

• Ability to collaborate professionally and successfully with all staff

• Possess desire and compassion to work with struggling learners

Experience should include:

• Activities that involve students and an interest in working with school-age children

• Working in an instructional environment

Please send letter of interest, resume, completed Instructional Assistant Application,
and letters of reference to:

Sprague Board of Education
Attn:  Human Resources
25 Scotland Road
Baltic, CT 06330-1110

Emailed application packets preferred:
hr@spraguek12.org
or fax: 860.822.1347

Applications available at: www.saylesschool.org

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Open until filled
Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted June 20, 2017