Substitute Teacher​/Social Studies

Position: Substitute Teacher / Social Studies
Job Description:

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Wethersfield Public Schools

Wethersfield, CT

Wethersfield High School

Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher

Date posted:
January 20, 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.

Wethersfield High School is seeking a motivated and dedicated professional to serve as our long term substitute Social Studies Teacher. The position is vital to our school as the staff member has regular and influential interactions with students, staff, and parents/families.

Position:
Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher

School:
Wethersfield High School

Reports To:

Building Principal

Start Date:

April 2026

Application Date:
Immediate - posting will remain open until filled.

Employer:

Kelly Educational Staffing(staffing partner to Wethersfield Public Schools)

We are seeking a substitute Social Studies Teacher who will be responsible for all common teacher responsibilities, including but not limited to creating and delivering lessons, developing an engaging learning environment, and ensuring students receive regular feedback and assessment.

Preferred candidates will have a demonstrated ability to create a collaborative learning culture for students that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and deep understanding of the content to make them positive, productive and informed citizens.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Create lesson plans aligned to deliver instructional activities that engage students in the attainment of academic skills through the use of course curricula;

* Create student-centered learning activities for students that are rigorous and encourage analytical thinking;

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

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

* Regularly collaborate with colleagues in the development of learning activities and assessments;

* Effectively communicate with students, parents, and colleagues about student performance;

* Provide individualized student support and mentoring;

* Provide on-going feedback to students through the use of formative assessments;

Qualifications:

* Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree;

* Prefer candidates with appropriate CT Certification in Social Studies (026);

* 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:

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.