Humanities Teacher - 7/8 Grade SY24/25
Burlington School District
- Vermont
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Value different cultures;
- Engage with the community;
- Communicate effectively;
- Think creatively;
- Skillfully solve problems; and
- Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential.
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans, class activities, and a variety of instructional materials that facilitate active and meaningful learning. Develop lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established expectations.
- Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- Assess and record learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction based on the assessments.
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in EST (education study team) and Special Educators to meet the needs of all students, including students with disabilities.
- Participate in scheduled in-service days and staff meetings.
- Use discretion in discussing school affairs, recognizing the value of positive school-community relations.
- Strive to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education, goals, and instructional objectives.
- Comply with Board and administrative policies, regulations, and procedures and reinforce students' doing the same
- Report incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, bullying, hazing, zero-tolerance offenses, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to state law and board policies. Respond to emergency situations for the
- purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Attendance in accordance with established days/hours of work.
- Perform other tasks and duties as appropriate and/or assigned.
- Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
- Endorsement in middle school Humanities (19A) or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching at the middle school level
- Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring).
- Knowledge of curriculum planning using “backwards design”, differentiated instruction, and formative assessment.
- Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support.
- Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.
- Experience in a professional/teaching learning community; experience in co-teaching/collaborating with other educators.
- Familiarity with integrated technology as a learning tool.
- Evidence of implementing inclusive practices for students with special needs.
- Ongoing educational post graduate coursework in education or subject area, including diversity, equity and inclusion.
- SALARY: As per the
- BENEFITS: Benefits eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start day.
- PAID TIME: Sick Time / Personal Time As per the