GRADE 3/4 CLASSROOM TEACHER - LONG-TERM SUB

Westford Elementary School is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and dedicated professional to teach a grade 3 & 4 multi-age classroom starting immediately for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. This long-term substitute position pays $260/day.

Qualified candidates must hold a valid VT Educator license in Elementary Education. EWSD is committed to considering out of state candidates who are eligible to hold a Vermont educator license but do not yet hold a license in this state. Folks with experience working in another country, ability to fluently speak more than one language, peace corp experience and/or other worldly experience are encouraged to apply to help contribute to a diversity of thinking and grow our organizational practices.

The ideal candidate will also have relevant teaching experience that demonstrates the following:
- Strong commitment to collaboration and the principles of a professional learning community
- Commitment to the success of ALL students, and ability to understand and teach to the various learning styles of students
- The ability to effectively engage students
- Commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of knowledge and professional practice
- Deep knowledge and understanding of the Common Core State Standards in Literacy and Math
- Experience at the primary elementary level preferred
- Knowledge of a balanced literacy approach
- The use of "backwards design" for lesson development
- The use of differentiated instruction to support all students
- The use of formative assessment to provide student feedback and to adjust lesson delivery
- The use of technology to transform teaching and learning
- The use of the Responsive Classroom approach to establish a safe and caring classroom community and the use of a school-wide approach PBIS
- Dedication to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for students
- Excellent teaching, organizational, planning, written and oral communication, and collaboration skills

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. If you are committed to the success of all students but do not meet all qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

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

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
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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. If selected, how will you team with other professionals to improve the learning and the educational experience of all students?
Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information Marcie Lewis, Principal
146 Brookside Road
Westford, Vermont 05494
Phone: 802-857-7813
Fax: 802-879-0874
Email: mlewis@ewsd.org