Long Term Substitute- Chemistry

Position Type:

High School Teaching/Science - Chemistry

Location:

Wethersfield High School

Date Available:

immediate

Closing Date:

until filled

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Wethersfield Public Schools

Wethersfield, CT

Long Term Substitute- Chemistry

Date Posted: November 2025

The Wethersfield Public Schools partners 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: Long Term Substitute- Chemistry

School: Wethersfield High School

Reports To: Science Department Head/School Principal

Anticipated Dates: Starting 11/10/25 (end TBD)

Compensation: $135/day

Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled

Note: The preferred candidate will be expected to be employed through Kelly Services, our partner for substitute employment. Therefore, candidates must be willing to go through Kelly's employment process as they will not be employed directly by Wethersfield Public Schools. Candidates should apply to the Wethersfield job posting to be considered.

The Wethersfield High School has an opening for a Long-Term Substitute Chemistry teacher. In this role, the 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.

Responsibilities:

Create lesson plans aligned to appropriate state and national standards, and deliver instructional activities consistent with the targeted learning;

Create, organize and utilize unique learning activities and experiential exercises designed to enhance classroom teaching and to support the students' optimal learning and development of 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 individualized student 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 Chemistry (031)

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 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.

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 and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and to other designated youth groups. 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