Math Teacher - Edmunds Middle School

Burlington School District•Burlington, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Math Teacher Edmunds Middle School The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: " Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.” The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who: Value different cultures; Engage with the community; Communicate effectively; Think creatively; Skillfully solve problems; and Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential. Burlington School District is seeking a passionate and energetic Math Supplemental Services Teacher for who is committed to high levels of achievement of all students at Edmunds Middle School . This position requires teaming with other math teachers to plan a continuum of mathematical offerings aligned with the Common Core and to support students from diverse backgrounds finding success in middle school. The position will likely include the teaching of common core math topics including fractions, decimals, percents, expressions and equations, surface area of prisms, and ratios and proportions, for example.

Requirements

Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
Endorsement in middle grades Math (19B) or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Experience teaching at the middle school level.
Demonstrated experience in differentiating instruction and planning curriculum aligned with Common Core standards/instruction using “backwards design” and formative assessments.
Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring).
Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support.

Nice To Haves

Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.
Experience in a professional/teaching learning community; experience in co-teaching/collaborating with other educators.
Evidence of student-centered learning approaches including personalizing instruction and supporting students meeting core proficiencies
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.

Responsibilities

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.