High School English Teacher SY 26/27

South Burlington School District • South Burlington, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To develop a proficiency based instructional program and provide a class environment that promotes learning and personal growth; to motivate students to develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to provide a strong academic foundation for continual education and the world of work according to each student’s ability; to establish effective relationships with students, parents/guardians, community members and other staff members. Join SBSD for supportive colleagues and leadership, a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, professional growth and advancement, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful work that impacts students daily.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree in content area.
• Valid Vermont Teaching License (K-12 or 6-12), with appropriate endorsement for academic assignment and/or level of assignment.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
• Ability to deploy the tenants of Universal Design for Learning to plan and implement lessons based on content area proficiencies and student learning expectations (SLEs) for all students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents/guardians.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, Vermont Education Quality Standards (EQS), applicable laws, and Board policies.
• Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced work in assigned subject matter preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the district's Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Universally designs lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Incorporates content area proficiencies and SB student learning expectations (SLEs) as learning targets in unit and lesson plans.
• Assesses and monitors learning using a variety of methods and adjusts instruction accordingly to individual student needs.
• Communicates regularly with students and parents/guardians outside normal classroom day by means of updated student management system class pages, newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, other technology.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students' academic and personal growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports and report cards.
• Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Is available to students and parents/guardians for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and coordinates the work of employees, parents/guardians, student interns, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Creates an environment that is instructionally appropriate for age/grade of students.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter using current best practices and as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Leads a student advisory through activities that follow the school’s Advisory model.
• Supervises students in non-instructional situations such as study halls, lunch, and hallways.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• competitively priced health insurance
• dental coverage
• sick time
• professional time and other leaves
• robust retirement plan which for educators is through VT State Teachers Retirement
• 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district
• professional development opportunities
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programs
• meaningful work that directly impacts student success and community growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level