ENGLISH LEARNER TEACHER - LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE

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BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Burlington is a vibrant, picturesque community on Lake Champlain and the most culturally diverse city in Vermont. Burlington has an international airport, and is in close proximity to a number of large cities, including Montreal (90 minutes away by car), Boston (45 minutes by air), and New York City (one hour by air). With our excellent schools system, parks and Lake Champlain, and local ski mountains within an hour’s drive, it is not surprising that Burlington routinely finds itself on the “best places in the country to raise children” lists.

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning environment free of inequities. Accordingly, the Burlington School District's goal is to provide every student with an educational experience enhanced by the professional contributions of culturally competent

representatives of different races, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, physical ability, age, and sexual orientation.

Preferred Candidate Characteristics:

Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.

Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching at the elementary school level.

Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring)

Knowledge of curriculum planning using “backward design”, differentiated instruction, and formative assessment.

Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support.

Preferred Attributes

Training and experience with English Language Learners.

Familiarity with integrated technology as a learning tool.

Experience in a professional/teaching-learning community or similar learning community.

Ongoing educational training.

This posting is to cover a 1-week leave of absence.

Position Type:

Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burlington School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Christopher Celotto

150 Colchester Avenue

Burlington, Vermont 05401

Phone:

802-864-2159

Email:

ccelotto@bsdvt.org

Learn more online at http://www.SchoolSpring.com/job?3506975

Company info

Burlington School District
Christopher Celotto
Phone : 802-864-2159