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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Employer
Essex Westford School District
Location
Essex Junction, VT, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Teaching, PE Teacher
Essex Westford School District is seeking a full-time Physical Education teacher at Hiawatha Elementary beginning with the 2021-2022 school year.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
  • Hold or be eligible to hold a valid VT Educator license with a Physical Education endorsement.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the content area(s) of instruction and content-area pedagogy.
  • Knowledge and/or experience using "backwards design" for lesson development, differentiated instruction to support all students, and formative assessment to provide student feedback and to adjust lesson delivery
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Vermont Standards as it relates to PE
  • Dedication to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students
  • Excellent teaching, organizational, planning, written and oral communication, and collaboration skills
  • 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 elementary grade level students
  • Commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of knowledge and professional practice
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the student population being served and how demographic variables impact student achievement, and effectively uses this knowledge to effectively design and delivery instruction.
  • Effective integration of transferable skills into the learning environment.
EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and will be 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.

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

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $49,000 to $94,000 Per Year
Welcome to Hiawatha Elementary School!
Please visit our home page on www.ewsd.org
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.
  • No experience required
  • 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
    8. Our district vision is, "Growing hearts and minds for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one." Please describe what that means to you as a physical education teacher.
    Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
    Contact Information Katherine Grykien
    34 Hiawatha Avenue
    Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
    Phone: 802-857-7757
    Fax: 802-879-8190
    Email: kgrykien@ewsd.org

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