Our Story
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Thank you for your interest in New London Public Schools, home to 3,600 amazing and diverse (PreK-12) students in an urban center on the shoreline of Southeastern, CT. We invite you to experience the personal reward of making a difference in the lives of New London’s students as we collectively aim to support their academic, social and technical skillset development to prepare them for college, careers and beyond. New London has received statewide recognition and garnered the support of the CT State Department of Education for its many educational and innovative initiatives as it aims to strive for high academic outcomes and transform to become Connecticut’s first and only all-magnet school district.
New London attracts students from 41 surrounding Connecticut towns to join in learning aligned to three thematic pathways: International Education (soon to be named International Baccalaureate), STEM and Arts. STEM, the most developed pathway provides cohesive programming for students K-12. The Arts and International Education pathways are in the process of spreading into the secondary levels for district-wide (K-12) pathway completion by 2024. Three innovative building projects accompany this thematic program development as we continue to transform as a district physically and programmatically.
Most professional educators want to teach in a great district where they have the opportunity to exercise their creativity and passion for teaching and learning in an environment where they are valued and where their continuous growth and development is always supported. Under its new vision, mission and goals outlined in its improvement plan (NLPS 2021), New London Public Schools aims to “United All In Excellence” through offering a unique opportunity to work in an exciting and supportive school system, focused on the development of the whole child through a team approach to success.
New London Public Schools is an:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action EmployerView Openings/Apply Online
*A $1000 hiring bonus may be offered to new employees certified in an area of shortage as defined by the state department of education. Additional retention bonus payments of $750 annually for up to four years may be offered with contract renewal.*
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Review Process of Applications
All applications are reviewed to determine the most suitable candidates for current vacancies. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a telephone call to schedule an interview. If you are not selected, you will be notified by mail. Depending on the number of applications, interviews may take place starting immediately after the closing date or, in some cases, up to four weeks after the closing date.
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Interviews
A screening team conducts all interviews. The team may range in size from two to eight members. All candidates are asked the same questions or are asked to participate in the same activities. Depending on the position, the initial screening may consist of multiple activities. When you are called for the interview, you will be told the nature and length of the screening process. Interviews may be held at the school where the vacancy exists or at the Central Office.
After the interview, the screening team decides which candidates will continue as finalists in the process. Candidates moving forward will be contacted with a telephone call all others will receive letters.
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Appointment to a Position
Appointment to a position is made after a candidate has verbally accepted a contract offer. Within a week or sooner after the candidate has accepted, the Superintendent of Schools will issue a letter and contract of employment for the candidate to sign and return thus ensuring that the candidate has accepted the offer. Placement on the salary schedule is made at this time; however, final placement is based on verification of prior years of experience and receipt of official transcripts. Prior years of service are credited in accordance with the New London Education Association Contract. In general, all years teaching in public schools in the United States as well as private schools in Connecticut are given full credit. The position must be half-time or greater to count as a year of service. Partial years count if the teacher has worked more than half of a school year. The New London Public Schools does not negotiate placement on the salary schedule.
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Substitute Teacher Information
The New London Public Schools works in partnership with Kelly Education they can be reached 800-991-5157 Option 2 – Recruiting or email EDNERecruiting@kellyservices.com for all substitute teacher positions.
If interested in inquiring about Kelly Education Position, please click on the link below:
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Fingerprinting Services
In order to work or volunteer in the New London Public School System, all certified and non-certified staff members are required to submit two sets of fingerprints for a background check. Arrangements for the fingerprinting are done at the time of appointment. Fingerprinting must be completed prior to starting any school assignment. For more information, please contact Grace Sanchez, Human Resources Office, New London Board of Education.
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Connecticut Certification Process
To obtain CT State Department of Education Certification visit their website at https://portal.ct.gov/sde/certification/bureau-of-certification
Applitrack FAQs
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Will the New London School District accept paper applications?
The New London School District will only accept online applications for the vast majority of positions in the District.
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I have reference letters but they are not computer files. How do I submit them with my online application?
Reference letters or other documents need to be scanned and uploaded to your application.
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I receive an error when trying to upload my resume and cover letter into my online application. What should I do?
Check that your documents are the correct type. The file that you are trying to upload must be saved in one of the following formats: .doc, .docx, .rtf, .pdf, .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png, or .tif in order to be uploaded into your online application.
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How do I apply online for a specific position?
After completing your application, you will come to a section labeled Vacancy Desired. Click the boxes of the positions for which you wish to apply. Clicking a JobID link will provide more information on the position.
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How do I know if the New London Public School District has received my online application?
Once you have completed the steps to create an application and applied for a position vacancy, you will receive an automatic e-mail confirming your application.
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Once I have completed my online application and chosen my position vacancies, what happens next?
When the position vacancy closes, Human Resources will review the applications and forward the information to the hiring supervisor for the position. If selected for an interview, the hiring department will call you to set up the interview date and time. If selected for the position, the Human Resource Department will contact you to offer the position.
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When does a job posting close?
If a closing date appears on the posting, the posting will close at the end of the day listed.
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When does a job posting close that states "open until filled?"
If the job posting states “open until filled,” the posting will close at the time a job offer is extended and accepted.
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I received an e-mail stating my online application is incomplete. How do I know what is missing?
The New London Public School District cannot consider incomplete applications. Log on to your online application and review each page for completeness. After careful review of your application, click the button Finish and Submit. Follow the directions to finalize your online application.
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How can I make changes or additions to my applications?
While filling out your application, you will provide an e-mail address and password. If you wish to save the application and return to it later, click save as draft at the bottom of the application page. To come back to the application, click the link start online application again, and click edit in the new window.
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I saved my application for later. What does it mean that I have 45 days “from my first submission” before my incomplete application is purged?
If your application is not complete and a posted position has not been selected, your application will be automatically deleted from the system after 45 days. Job postings have application deadlines, therefore the application must be complete in order to be considered for a position.
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If I see another position I would like to apply for, do I need to complete another application?
No.