Math Teacher - Jean Garvin School

Howard Center•Burlington, VT

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Jean Garvin School is an inclusive space that inspires transformation. Our mission is to provide a supportive and differentiated approach for students to experience success through independence, mastery, belonging and generosity. Jean Garvin School is seeking a Math teacher that is passionate about embracing each student's individuality and strengths, while developing and implementing academic instruction. A small group setting supports student academic success in a friendly, therapeutic, and encouraging environment. If you enjoy working with middle school to high school students and value enhancing social, emotional, and behavioral development in an alternative educational setting, apply today! The ideal candidate will have sufficient course work in Math to facilitate an engaging learning environment with opportunity for hands on, experiential learning that will connect academic skills with practical application in the real world. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary to help differentiate curriculum and support varied learning styles will be provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Teaching License
Applicants who are eligible for a provisional license are also encouraged to apply.
Valid driver's license, use of a personal vehicle and a clean driving record
Must be comfortable with and capable of being compassionately assertive and thriving within a dynamic environment that utilizes Relational and Trauma Informed instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Educational Director and Special Educator to develop strategies and instruction that address students’ IEP goals and the Vermont Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities
Maintain student records for reporting purposes (e.g. classroom data, attendance, progress reports, etc.).
Collaborate with other teachers in all areas of classroom development and operation
Collaborate with specialists, parents, public school personnel, and other treatment providers
Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings
Participate in planning and supervising non-academic school activities (ex. P.E., Health, electives, community/recreational activities, etc.)
Utilize diagnostic teaching, informal assessments, and ongoing progress monitoring to assess student's academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
Help to resolve interpersonal conflicts, teach problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Benefits

193 day contract with paid school breaks
11 paid holidays
10 personal/ sick days
Comprehensive Medical Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
Two Dental options
Vision Insurance
Employer 401(k) contributions
Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
Childcare Stipend
Employee Assistance Program
Employee referral program with financial payment
Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!