Wethersfield Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute Math Teacher for 7th grade at Silas Deane Middle School. This role is responsible for creating and implementing engaging lessons aligned with Common Core State Standards from an immediate start through the end of the 2025-26 school year. Our district partners with families and the community to foster a safe, engaging, and respectful learning environment for our diverse student population.
What You'll Do
- Plan and create lesson plans aligned with district curriculum and state standards, delivering instructional activities consistent with Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics strategies.
- Create, organize, and utilize learning activities—including discussions, projects, and assessments—designed to enhance teaching and support optimal learning.
- Apply a strong understanding of Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics principles.
- Encourage student learning through peer collaboration and productive discussion.
- Adapt math curriculum for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet student needs.
- Guide students, individually and in groups, in preparing for different types of assessments.
- Collaborate with colleagues on the development and use of unit lessons and learning assessments.
- Evaluate student progress through formal and informal testing, using data to drive instruction and intervention.
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Provide ongoing feedback to students through formative assessments.
What We're Looking For
- Appropriate CT Certification in Mathematics (029).
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Nice to Have
- Master’s Degree.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at Silas Deane Middle School in Wethersfield, CT.
Wethersfield Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
