Long-Term Substitute English Teacher (December 2023-January 2024)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Wethersfield Public Schools
Wethersfield, CT
Wethersfield High School
Long-term Substitute English Teacher (December 2023 - January 2024)
Date posted: December 2023
The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment.  Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.
 
Wethersfield High School has an immediate opening for a Long-term Substitute English Teacher.  We are targeting filling this role immediately and the position is expected to last until mid/late January 2024, possibly longer. 
Position:  Long-term Substitute English Teacher
School:  Wethersfield High School
Reports To:  Building Principal
Start Date:  Immediate
End Date:  Mid/Late January 2024
Compensation:  $160 - $300 per day worked (based on experience and qualifications)
Retention Bonus:  Retention bonus eligible *
Application Date:  Posting will remain open until filled
Employer:  Kelly Educational Staffing (staffing partner to Wethersfield Public Schools) **
* Eligible for a retention bonus to be paid at the conclusion of the long-term substitute teacher assignment.  The candidate must commit to and fulfill the full duration of the long-term assignment to remain eligible for the bonus payment ($500 based on a minimum of 20 days worked; $1,000 based on a minimum of 31 days worked; $1,500 based on a minimum of 51 days worked).  
 
** The chosen candidate will be employed by our temporary staffing partner, Kelly Educational Staffing, and will be assigned to fill this opening.
 
Duties of the position include the following:

• Create lesson plans aligned to the CCSS and deliver instructional activities consistent with the targeted learning;
• Create, organize and implement learning activities, such as simulations, debates and experiential exercises designed to enhance classroom teaching, support optimal learning, and develop new skills;
• Encourage student learning through peer collaboration and productive discussion;
• Guide students, individually and in groups, in preparing for different types of assessments;
• Collaborate with colleagues in the development and utilization of unit lessons and learning assessments;
• Provide on-going feedback to students through the use of formative assessments.

 
Qualifications:

• Master's Degree is preferred but not required;
• Position requires the appropriate CT Certification in English (015);
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form;
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints;
• Ability to handle and treat information confidentially;
• Ability to plan and organize work schedule and set priorities;
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.

 
This position will remain open until filled.
Interested applicants must apply online at:  
http:/www.generalasp.com/Wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx
Any applicant who is ultimately chosen to fill this Wethersfield High School position will then need to become fully employed by Kelly Educational Staffing before starting work in this position.
Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy
The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons.  The Wethersfield Public Schools 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 of 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 Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to:  Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT  06109.