Grade 6 Teacher

id='p2251_'>Grade 6 Teacher JobID: 2251

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching

Location:

Webb Elementary School

Date Available:

8/17/2026

Closing Date:

until filled

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Wethersfield Public Schools

Wethersfield, CT

Webb Elementary School

Grade 6 Teacher

Date posted: June 2026

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.

Webb Elementary School has an opening for a Grade 6 Teacher. We are targeting filling this role for the start of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Position: Grade 6 Teacher

School: Webb Elementary School

Reports To: Building Principal

Start Date: August 17, 2026 (start of 2026-2027 school year)

Compensation: $57,847-$114,618 (full-time annual)

Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled

The Grade 6 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with colleagues to plan and support all Grade 6 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.

All applicants must apply on-line at:

https://www.applitrack.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx

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.