Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY Wethersfield Public Schools Elementary School(s) Elementary Teacher (1-year

Job Description:

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 Public Schools has a full year opening for an Elementary Teacher (1-year contract). We are targeting filling this role for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position: Elementary Teacher (1 year contract)

School: Elementary Schools

Reports To: Building Principal(s)

Start Date: August 17, 2026

End Date: June 30, 2027

Compensation: WFT contract

Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled

This is a 1-year employment contract for the 2026-2027 school year. The chosen candidate will be hired into a certified teaching role under the teachers' collective bargaining agreement and will be entitled to all rights and benefits for the one year contract term, including healthcare benefits, paid sick leave, paid personal leave, and contribution to the CT Teachers Retirement System retirement plan. The 1-year employment contract will terminate on June 30, 2027 at the conclusion of the 2026-2027 school year.

The Elementary Teacher will work under the direction of the school Principal to provide an exceptional and nurturing learning environment where students feel safe, valued and respected. On a daily basis the teacher will deliver instruction, continually assess student progress and growth, provide ongoing student supervision, regularly share written and verbal feedback with students and families, maintain records of student performance, and continually seek to develop professionally to bring the most current and innovative learning practices to the classroom.

The tentative initial assignment is grade 5 classroom teacher from August through January at Emerson Williams Elementary School. Further assignment information will be shared as it becomes available.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with colleagues to plan and support all classes;
• Provide instruction (individually and in groups) using a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles and varying needs/interests;
• Prepare materials for classroom activities;
• Observe, assess and communicate student progress (academic, behavioral, social, physical);
• Manage classroom behavior and employ positive behavior practices to drive culture/climate;
• Prepare and implement targeted small group instruction for students requiring additional support;
• Explore and deliver responsive instruction based on current best practices in English Language Arts;
• Actively participate in wide variety of school day and extracurricular events as planned, including activities centered around professional development;
• Responsibly fulfill additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree;
• Current Connecticut Teacher Elementary Certification (#013, #305 or equivalent);
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work cooperatively with other office personnel;
• Ability to handle and treat information confidentially;
• Ability to relate effectively with staff, parents, students and the public;
• Ability to plan and organize work schedule and set priorities;
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency;
• Ability to motivate students, inspire trust and confidence in students, while working with patience and understanding.

This position will remain open until filled.

Interested applicants must apply online at:

http:/www.generalasp.com/Wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx