LTS-Language Arts Teacher (7th Grade)

South Burlington School District • South Burlington, VT

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About The Position

To create an age appropriate learning program and a positive and engaging class environment that addresses the academic and social-emotional needs of all students. Helps students attain identified skill and learning targets and fosters each student’s skills, knowledge, and ability for a successful learning experience. Establishes effective relationships with students, parents, staff and community members to enhance learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Advanced work in assigned subject matter preferred.
• Valid Vermont Teaching License (K-12 or 5-9), with middle school endorsement for subject area.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret textbooks, periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write lesson plans, reports, correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information individually and in group settings and to respond to questions from students, parents, staff and the public.
• Ability to use a variety of assessments for student work.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and the fundamentals of algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on school and supervisory union objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skilled in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all supervisory union requirements and Board policies.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced work in assigned subject matter preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers classroom instruction by: Developing proficiency-based lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Providing individualized and small group instruction and implements a universally designed curriculum to meet the needs of all students.
• Plans and conducts activities that balances and provides opportunities for observation, questioning, and investigation.
• Creating lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate learning experiences using a variety of techniques that are engaging, relevant, and meet the educational and emotional needs of each student.
• Employing educational strategies to improve the development of analysis, synthesis and evaluation skills, language, cognition and memory.
• Plans and coordinates the work of employees, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Establishes, teaches and maintains rules for behavior, employing techniques grounded in middle school best practices and research to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Assesses and monitors learning by: Using a variety of methods and adjusts instruction accordingly to individual student needs.
• Evaluating student academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records, preparing progress reports, and using data to inform instruction.
• Recognizing student needs and communicates regularly with others by: Connecting with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, e-mails, conferences.
• Identifying student needs, developing strategies for individual education plans and making referrals as appropriate.
• Being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day as needed.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records, and prepares reports on children and activities as required by laws, district policies and regulations.
• Instruct students in citizenship and core subject matter using current best practices and as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school and district.
• Supervises classroom employees, students and volunteers.
• Monitors student discipline through an appropriate classroom management program.
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule.
• Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability, and delivering exceptional customer service.

What This Job Offers

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