English Learner - LTS - Burlington School District
Integrated Arts Academy at HO Wheeler School Burlington, VT
About the Job
English Learner Teacher- LTS
Integrated Arts Academy
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.”
IAA’s mission is to support our students in becoming confident and engaged learners, problem solvers, and community members. We use arts integration and anti-racist practices to learn, build, and celebrate a diverse community of learners. We commit to our mission by upholding these four core values, co-created by the entire IAA community: creativity, growth, inclusivity, and accountability.
Burlington School District is seeking an experienced and energetic EL teacher for Long Term Substitute role atIntegrated Arts Academy to support newly-arrived Elementary School-aged English Learner/multilingual students in gaining increasing familiarity with the routines of US schools as well as critical oral language, reading and math skills through high-quality focused academic programming which is appropriate to their varying levels of proficiency in English. The design for the academic program will be that of a multi-age sheltered classroom specifically designed for students who have recently arrived in the US.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:(include but not limited to)
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
Job Requirements:
- Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License
- Endorsement in Multilingual Learner (40) or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
- Documented or eligible for NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher status.
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in teaching at the middle school level
- Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring).
- Knowledge of curriculum planning using “backwards design”, differentiated instruction, and formative assessment.
- Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support.
Preferred Attributes:
- Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.
- Experience in a professional/teaching learning community; experience in co-teaching/collaborating with other educators.
- Familiarity with integrated technology as a learning tool.
- Knowledge of secondary English/EL research-based best practices, including project-based and hands-on learning
- Ongoing educational post graduate coursework in education or subject area, including diversity, equity and inclusion.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS:
- SALARY: Long Term Subs (1st 30 days): $20.00 per hour for 7.75 daily hours
Long Term Subs (Day 31+): $36.96 per hour for 7.75 daily hours - CONTRACT TERM: August 20, 2024 - December 2024.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
