Substitute Teacher / Language Arts (English) Long-Term Substitute English Teacher

Job Description:

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Wethersfield Public Schools

Wethersfield, CT

Silas Deane Middle School

Long-term Substitute English Teacher (August - December)

Date posted: July 30, 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.

Silas Deane Middle School has an opening for a Long-term Substitute English Teacher. We are targeting filling this role immediately for the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. This position is anticipated to last through the end of 2026.

Position: Long-term Substitute English Teacher

School: Silas Deane Middle School

Reports To: Building Principal

Start Date: August 17, 2026

End Date: Late December (anticipated)

Compensation: $150 - $300 per day worked (certified)

Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled

Employer: Kelly Educational Staffing (staffing partner to Wethersfield Public Schools)

The chosen candidate will be employed by our temporary staffing partner, Kelly Educational Staffing, and will be assigned to fill this opening.

Duties of the position include the following:

• Create lesson plans aligned to the CCSS and deliver instructional activities consistent with the targeted learning;
• Create, organize and implement learning activities, such as simulations, debates and experiential exercises designed to enhance classroom teaching, support optimal learning, and develop new skills;
• Encourage student learning through peer collaboration and productive discussion;
• 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;
• Provide on-going feedback to students through the use of formative assessments.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree is preferred but not required;
• Position requires the appropriate CT Certification in English (015);
• 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 severe 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.

This position will remain open until filled.

Interested applicants must apply online at:

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

Any applicant who is ultimately chosen to fill this Silas Deane Middle School position will then need to become fully employed by Kelly Educational Staffing before starting work in this position.

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.