English Teacher

Wethersfield Public Schools•Wethersfield, CT

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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 anticipated opening for the 2026-2027 school year. Successful candidates will be responsible for the creation and implementation of engaging lessons aligned with the Wethersfield High School English Curriculum. We are looking for a motivated and dedicated professional with superior collaboration skills to fill this opening. We are seeking a passionate and innovative English Teacher dedicated to creating a highly engaging learning environment that aligns with our Vision of the Graduate skills, Communicator, Problem-Solver, and Collaborator, equipping students for success in an ever-evolving world. The ideal candidate will create an engaging, student-centered learning environment that promotes lifelong wellness, physical literacy, social-emotional growth, and informed decision-making related to personal and community health. The ideal candidate may have experience implementing research-based programs and best practices in reading, writing, analyzing literature, and social-emotional learning, and will incorporate developmentally appropriate instruction that supports student growth across a wide range of abilities. They should also implement research-based instructional strategies that foster active participation, student engagement, teamwork, goal-setting, and personal responsibility. The English Teacher will promote the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assess student needs and progress, and plan instruction to achieve meaningful learning objectives, including those tailored for exceptional learners. The ideal candidate will accomplish these goals through effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues and by utilizing engaging, inclusive, and student-centered techniques and materials in a supportive and dynamic learning environment. Preferred candidates will have a demonstrated ability to create a collaborative learning culture that encourages healthy decision-making, personal responsibility, and positive relationships while supporting student wellness and lifelong fitness.

Requirements

Position requires the appropriate CT Certification in 015 English grades 4-12
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 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
Ability to integrate instructional technology resources into district curriculum
Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills to lead teachers, parents, and the school community
Knowledge of best practice in instruction and assessment
Ability to author routine reports, analysis, and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively and succinctly before administrators, staff, parents, and students
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Plan and create lesson plans aligned with the district's curriculum and the state's core educational standards, and deliver instructional activities consistent with the targeted learning
Create, organize and utilize learning activities (discussions, projects and assessments) designed to enhance classroom teaching, support optimal learning, and develop new skills
Encourage student learning through peer collaboration and productive discussion
Adapt English curricular tasks and assessments for individual, small group and targeted support to meet student needs
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
Integrate technology and interactive resources to support student engagement and learning
Evaluate student progress and achievement through formal and informal testing, and use the data to drive instruction and intervention
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning
Provide on-going feedback to students through the use of formative assessments