Long Term Substitute - English Learners (EL) Teacher

Wethersfield Public Schools•Wethersfield, CT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Wethersfield Public Schools is seeking a long-term substitute English Learners (EL) Teacher for grades 7–8 at Silas Deane Middle School in Wethersfield, Connecticut. The role is scheduled to run from January 2027 to early February 2027, with a stated available date of January 4, 2027. The selected candidate will be employed by Kelly Educational Staffing, a temporary staffing partner, and assigned to the opening. Compensation is $150–$300 per day worked for a certified candidate. Under the direction of the school Principal and the Director of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum, the teacher will provide direct EL instruction and oversee instruction, materials, and implementation of the school’s EL program. The role includes daily collaboration with the 7–12 EL Coordinator on scheduling and monitoring student progress, and coaching content teachers by modeling Tier I linguistic strategies. The teacher will also work with special services and district leadership to align school-based support with district goals and individual student needs.

Requirements

Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate #111 TESOL for grades PreK–12.
Ability to articulate knowledge of current theory, best practices, and student advocacy.
Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills to work with and lead teachers, parents, and members of the school community.
Ability to bring research-based insight to curriculum development to improve student achievement.
Knowledge of best practices in instruction and assessment.
Ability to integrate instructional technology resources into the district curriculum.
Ability to read, interpret, and summarize assessment results, including standardized tests.
Ability to author routine reports, analyses, and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively and succinctly before administrators, staff, parents, and students.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with varied situations with limited standardization.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
Ability to reinforce current instructional practices and address misconceptions surrounding ELs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in TESOL preferred but not required.
Knowledge and experience with restorative and trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities

Identify and screen students eligible for EL services according to state and district guidelines.
Communicate with parents about students’ EL status, including initial, continuing, and exiting phases.
Develop and manage the school-based EL servicing schedule.
Implement the district EL curriculum according to students’ grade and proficiency levels.
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 EL instruction.
Select and share appropriate student modifications and accommodations.
Collect and analyze performance data from curriculum-based and state assessments.
Assess EL students through benchmark and state proficiency testing, including LAS Links.
Report assessment and performance results to students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
Coach and model content-based Tier I instructional strategies for classroom teachers.
Provide professional development to individuals, grade-level teams, and the full faculty.
Participate in student consultations, PPTs, and retention meetings.
Collaborate daily with the 7–12 EL Coordinator on scheduling and monitoring student progress.
Partner with special services and district leadership to align school-based support with district-wide goals and individual student needs.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.