Social Studies Teacher (Anticipated Opening)

Position Type

High School Teaching/Social Studies

Location

Wethersfield High School

Date Available

08/18/2025

Closing Date

until filled

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Wethersfield Public Schools

Wethersfield, CT

Wethersfield High School

Social Studies Teacher (Anticipated Opening)

Date posted: April 2025

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 has an opening for a Social Studies Teacher. The candidate will be responsible for the creation and implementation of engaging lessons aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). We are looking for a motivated and dedicated professional with superior collaboration skills to fill this opening.

Position: Social Studies Teacher (Anticipated Opening)

School: Wethersfield High School

Reports To: Building Principal

Start Date: August 18, 2025 (start of 2025-2026 school year)

Compensation: $56,162 - $111,280 (based on collective bargaining agreement)

Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Social Studies Teacher dedicated to creating a highly engaging learning environment that aligns with our Vision of the Graduate skills-Communicator, Problem-Solver, and Collaborator-equipping students for success in an ever-evolving world.

The Social Studies Teacher will promote the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assess student needs and progress, and plan instruction to achieve meaningful learning objectives, including those tailored for exceptional learners. The ideal candidate will accomplish these goals through effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues and by utilizing engaging, inquiry-based techniques and materials in a supportive and dynamic classroom environment.

Preferred candidates will have a demonstrated ability to create a collaborative learning culture 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 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.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master's Degree is preferred but not required;
• Position requires the 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

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.