Substitute Teacher / Mathematics

Connecticut REAP•Wethersfield, CT

38d•$160

About The Position

Silas Deane Middle School has a long-term substitute Math Teacher opening from January 2026 through the end of the school year. The candidate will be responsible for the creation and implementation of engaging lessons aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). We are looking for a motivated and dedicated professional with superior collaboration skills to fill this opening. Position: Math Teacher (Long-term Substitute) School: Silas Deane Middle School Reports To: Principal Start Date: January 2026 End Date: end of 2025-26 school year Compensation: $160 per day worked Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled Note: The preferred candidate will be expected to be employed through Kelly Services, our partner for substitute employment. Therefore, candidates must be willing to go through Kelly's employment process as they will not be employed directly by Wethersfield Public Schools. Candidates should apply to the Wethersfield job posting to be considered. This position is paid on a per diem basis. There are no paid time away from work benefits associated with this temporary role. The long-term substitute 7th grade Math Teacher will foster and promote the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assess student needs and progress, and will plan instruction to achieve desired objectives (including those appropriate for exceptional learners). The teacher will accomplish these objectives through effective communication with students, parents and colleagues, and through the use of engaging techniques and materials in a positive climate.

Requirements

Position requires the appropriate CT Certification in Mathematics (029);
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 members of 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 aligned with Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics strategies;
Create, organize and utilize learning activities (discussions, projects and assessments) designed to enhance classroom teaching, support optimal learning, and develop new skills;
Have a strong understanding and background in Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics
Encourage student learning through peer collaboration and productive discussion;
Adapt math curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction 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;
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.