EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SUMMER 2026 (Applications encouraged by April 15, 2026)

CERTIFIED VACANCIES 

The Farmington Public Schools is seeking Special Education Teachers for its Extended School Year (ESY) programs. The Farmington Public Schools Extended School Year (ESY) programs are designed to provide eligible students with disabilities reinforcement of skills acquired during the regular school year. Eligibility for participation in ESY is determined on an individual basis through the PPT process. It is based on various factors, including the specific needs of the student and whether there is a strong possibility a student will lose skills, or have difficulty recouping skills, after an extended period of time without summer instruction.

Special Education Teachers 

Preschool Programs

• Orientation/Set-Up Day: July 6, 2026 (8:30am - 1:30pm) � required
• Program Dates:  July 7th - 30th, 2026 (Monday thru Thurs) 15 days
• Teacher Hours: 3 hours per day (8:00am - 11:00am)
• Stipend: $2,860 (includes 5 hours of paid planning time)

Grs. 1-8 Academic Support Programs

• Orientation/Set-Up Day:July 6, 2026 (8:30am - 1:30pm) � required
• Program Dates:  July 7th - 30th, 2026 (Monday thru Thurs) 15 days
• Teacher Hours:  4 hours per day (8:00am - 12:00pm)
• Stipend: $3,640 (includes 5 hours of paid planning time)

Grs. K-8+ Specialized Learning Center (SLC) -Intensive Autism Programs

• Orientation/Set-Up Day: July 6, 2026 (8:30am - 1:30pm) � required
• Program Dates: July 7th - August 13th, 2026 (Monday thru Thurs) 23 days
• Teacher Hours: 5.5 hours per day
• Stipend:  $7,098 (includes 5 hours of paid planning time)
• Applicants must have experience working with students with Autism in an ABA-based educational setting

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Program

• Orientation/Set-Up Day: July 6, 2026 (8:30am - 1:30pm) � required
• Program Dates:  July 7th - 30th, 2026 (Monday thru Thurs) 15 days
• Teacher Hours:  4 hours per day (8:00am - 12:00pm)
• Stipend: $3,640 (includes 5 hours of paid planning time)
• Applicants must have experience working with students with IEPs specific to the category of emotional disability 

 *Applicants must hold a valid State of CT Certification in special education.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should apply online at www.fpsct.org

A complete application includes: a cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and transcripts.

Completed applications are encouraged by April 15, 2026.

Ann Jay, Human Resources Coordinator

[email protected]

The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Veronica Ruzek, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT  06032 860-673-8270.    Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to:  Dr. Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT  06032 860-677-1791.