REMOTE CLASSROOM TEACHER - MATH

Are you committed to the success of ALL students?

Do you understand the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) and able to effectively integrate SEL into the classroom?

The Essex Westford School District is seeking passionate teachers to serve as a middle school math teacher for our 100% remoting learning students. Position is part-time and temporary for the second half of the 2020-21 school year. Individual selected must be able to provide remote instruction in the mornings for two math classes (grade 6 and grade 7). The selected individuals will need to be certified to teach middle grade math and be effective at teaching remotely. Support and training shall be provided by the Remote Academy Principal. Selected candidates will be teaching remotely.

The ideal candidate will have experience and training in Social and Emotional learning, will be well versed in middle school mathematics theory and practice and possess a strong understanding of the Common Core State Standards. Educators with training and experience with differentiation and/or Universal Design for Learning are ideal. Experience with and understanding of professional collaboration as exemplified by Professional Learning Communities is an essential skill, as is experience with and use of data driven decision making.

EWSD is committed to considering out of state candidates who are eligible to hold a Vermont educator license but do not yet hold license in this state.

Position pays $130/day for those not already teaching in our district.

For consideration, please apply electronically through www.schoolspring.com.

Position Type: Part-time
Positions Available: 1
Welcome to Essex Westford School District!
In 2017 three vibrant communities unified to provide enhanced and expanded educational options for all students, with the idea that we are better together. In the Essex Westford School District, we are designing opportunities that meet the unique needs of all our learners. As one of the largest school districts in the state of Vermont, approximately 4,500 students from preschool through 12th grade walk through our doors each day, eager to take advantage of the resources provided by our supportive communities. Every student is supported by highly qualified and caring educational leaders, educators, and staff who strive to make our schools a place where everyone belongs, feels safe, and is respected. Learning happens here ... students are challenged by a rigorous, well-balanced, proficiency-based curriculum and supported by our dedicated teachers and staff, who believe in and are passionate about what they do. Our staff are more than just employees, they are our neighbors as well. Nearly 50% of our staff live in one of the three communities that they support.
Job Requirements EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your schoolspring application. Selected individuals shall also be subject to a criminal records background checks, and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Click Here for additional background check information.

Bachelor degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Do you hold a valid VT Educator license in the applicable endorsement area of the posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes (please indicate the endorsement code(s), license level(s), and expiration date(s))
- No (please explain your current licensing status)
2. Do we have your permission to contact all references, employers, educational institutions, and other individuals who may have knowledge of your employment and/or other pertinent information regarding your candidacy for this position?
Yes/No
3. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement, have you ever worked under a provisional license in the State of Vermont?
Yes/No
4. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement area, have you successfully completed the required Praxis I exam and Praxis II exam (if applicable) for licensure?
Yes/No
5. Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
6. Where did you hear about this position?
Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
7. Are you an active candidate for another position in the Essex Westford School District?
Yes/No
8. How do you effectively engage students who are learning remotely?
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
9. Please describe how you integrate social and emotional learning into the classroom, and how these practices will carry through to remote teaching?
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information Jackie Tolman, Director of Learning and Instructional Impact
58 Founders Road
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-2014
Fax: 802-878-5190
Email: jtolman@ewsd.org