DRIVER EDUCATION TEACHER

Essex High School is seeking a full-time Driver Education teacher for the 2021-22 school year.

Qualified candidates must hold a valid VT Educator license with a Driver Education endorsement (2-30), hold a valid VT Driver's License, and have an acceptable DMV record. Candidates must also be able to provide both effective classroom instruction as well as driving lessons for students.

Additional qualifications include:

• Strong background in teaching Driver Education preferred.
  
• Expertise in utilizing technology in a transformative manner to support instruction.
  
• Knowledge and/or experience using "backwards design" for lesson development, differentiated instruction to support learning for all students, and formative assessment to provide student feedback and to adjust lesson delivery.
  
• Dedication to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for students.
  
• Excellent teaching, organizational, planning, written and oral communication, creative and collaborative skills.
  
• Commitment to the success of ALL students, and ability to understand and teach to the various learning styles of students.
  
• The ability and enthusiasm to effectively engage students and help them to own their learning.
  
• Commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of knowledge and professional practice and a willingness to take risks as a continuous active learner.

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are 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.

Click here for a copy of the collective bargaining agreement that covers this position. 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: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $39,000 to $94,000 Per Year
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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 VT Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) check (if driving students), 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 here for additional background check information.

At least 1 year 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?
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- Yes
- No
8. How is institutionalized racism manifested in public schools? Give examples from your experience.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
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