Italian High School Teacher – Wethersfield, CT

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 the 2025-2026 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 motivated and dedicated professionals with superior collaboration skills to fill these openings.

Position: World Language Teacher (Italian)
School:  Wethersfield High School
Reports To: Principal
Start Date: August 2025
Compensation:  $56,162 – 111,280 (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 candidate will create an engaging, student-centered learning environment that promotes the development of language proficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience implementing research-based instructional practices aligned with the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages.
The World Language 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 authentic language proficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement lesson plans aligned with the district’s curriculum and 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;
• Integrate relevant technology and interactive resources to support student engagement and learning;
• Collaborate with colleagues in the development and utilization of aligned course curricula, unit lessons, and learning assessments;
• Evaluate student progress and achievement through formal and informal testing, and use the data to drive instruction and intervention;
• Guide students, individually and in groups, in preparing for different types of assessments, including but not limited to curriculum-based assessments as well as assessments for the Seal of Biliteracy;
• Provide on-going feedback to students through the use of formative assessments;
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree is preferred, but not required;
• Position requires the appropriate CT Certification in Italian, 4-12 (020);
• 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.