Classroom Teacher / Social Studies

Job Description:

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Wethersfield Public Schools

Wethersfield, CT

Wethersfield High School

Social Studies Teacher (Anticipated Opening)

Date posted: May 2024

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.

Position: Social Studies Teacher (Anticipated Opening)

School: Wethersfield High School

Reports To: Building Principal

Start Date: August 19, 2024 (start of 2024-2025 school year)

Compensation: $54,394 - $107,777 (based on collective bargaining agreement)

Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled

The Social Studies Teacher will stimulate 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create lesson plans aligned to the Common Core State Standards and the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks 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;

• Assist students in investigating their own questions and furthering their personal learning plan;

• Encourage student learning through peer collaboration, productive discussion, and writing;

• Guide students, individually and in groups, in preparing for different types of assessments;

• Collaborate with colleagues in the development and utilization of course curriculum and assessments;

• Participate on teams to develop social studies curriculum aimed at improving student learning and performance that is aligned to state and national standards;

• Provide individualized student support and mentoring;

• Assist in the selection of instructional materials, equipment, and classroom supplies;

• 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 Social Studies (026); The desire and/or experience teaching courses within the AP Social Studies suite is preferred (AP US History; AP Government; AP Economics AP Psychology; etc.);

• 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:

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