ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS - TEACHER (0.5 FTE)

Are you committed to the success of all students regardless of the primary language?

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

The Essex Westford School District is seeking part-time English Language Learner teacher (0.5 FTE) to serve grade 9-12 students at Essex High School. This position will join a dynamic team of ELL teachers who work collaboratively to serve the ELL students throughout the District.

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. Folks with experience working in another country, ability to fluently speak more than one language, peace corp experience and/or other worldly experience are encourage to apply to help contribute to a diversity of thinking and grow our organizational practices.

Responsibilities include identification, screening and evaluation of student needs, establishment of individual language proficiency goals, developing and monitoring progress of those goals through an ELL service plan; preparing educational materials and delivering instruction to qualifying ELL students; consulting with classroom teachers and administrators, assisting in the coordination, administration, and analysis of results of ACCESS testing and communicating with parents.

A solid background in ELL instruction and a Vermont professional educator's license with a K-12 ELL endorsement (3-40) required. Experience working with grades 9-12 school-aged students preferred.

For a list of additional qualifications and duties, please Click Here for a copy of the job description.

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.

Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."

A copy of the collective bargaining agreement that covers this position can be found at https://www.ewsd.org/domain/196. Insurance benefits can be found under Article 14. Paid leave benefits can be found under Article 12. For column placement on the salary schedule we consider credits earned after the date of your degree (bachelor's or master's) in which you received a grade of B or better. For step placement, we grant one step for every year of previous public school teaching experience for the first five years, then one step for every two years of public school teaching experience thereafter.

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

Position Type: Part-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. Please Click Here here for additional background check information.

At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred

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. Where did you hear about this position?
Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
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 an active candidate for another position in the Essex Westford School District?
Yes/No
6. 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
7. Are you a currently working as a licensed educator in EWSD?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
Contact Information Donald Van Nostrand, Co-Principal
2 Educational Drive
Essex Jct, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7126
Fax: 802-879-5503
Email: dvannostrand@ewsd.org