What are the responsibilities and job description for the World Language Teacher - Spanish position at Wethersfield Public Schools?
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Wethersfield Public Schools
Wethersfield, CT
Wethersfield Public Schools
Wethersfield, CT
Wethersfield High School
World Language Teacher - Spanish
World Language Teacher - Spanish
Date Posted: July 2, 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 has an anticipated opening for the 2026-2027 school year. Successful candidates will be responsible for the development and implementation of courses and engaging lessons aligned with ACTFL standards and benchmarks. We are looking for a motivated and dedicated professional with superior collaboration skills to fill this opening.
Position: World Language Teacher (Spanish)
School: Wethersfield High School
Reports To: Principal
Start Date: August 2026
Compensation: $57,847 - $114,618 (full-time annual)
Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled
Summary of Position:
We are seeking a passionate and innovative World Language Teacher dedicated to creating a highly engaging learning environment that aligns with our Vision of the Graduate skills�Communicator, Problem-Solver, and Collaborator�and that equips students for success in an ever-evolving world. The ideal World Language Teacher candidate will create an engaging, student-centered learning environment that promotes the development of language proficiency. The candidate will have experience implementing research-based programs and instructional practices that align with the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages and support student growth and proficiency across a wide range of abilities.
The World Language Teacher candidate 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, inclusive, and student-centered 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 increasing language proficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and create lesson plans aligned with the district's curriculum and the state's core educational standards, and deliver instructional activities consistent with the targeted learning;
- Create, organize and utilize learning activities (discussions, projects and assessments) designed to enhance classroom teaching, support optimal learning, and develop new skills;
- Encourage student learning through peer collaboration and productive discussion;
- Adapt world language curriculum for individual, small group and targeted support to meet student needs;
- 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;
- Integrate technology and interactive resources to support student engagement and learning.
- Evaluate student progress and achievement through formal and informal testing, and use the data to drive instruction and intervention;
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning;
- 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: 023 Spanish, 4�12; dual certification in other languages (French, Italian) is preferred but not required;
- 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.
- Ability to integrate instructional technology resources into district curriculum;
- Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills to lead teachers, parents, and members of the school community;
- Knowledge of best practice in instruction and assessment;
- Ability to author routine reports, analysis, and correspondence;
- Ability to speak effectively and succinctly before administrators, staff, parents, and students;
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
All applicants must apply on-line 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.
Salary : $57,847 - $114,618