LITERACY INTERVENTIONIST - EWSD READS

Are you an experienced educator with a strong background in literacy and a commitment to the success of ALL students?

Essex Westford School District has an opening for strong literacy teacher to provide literacy intervention services in support of the EWSD Reads program at Essex Middle School. Literacy Interventionists for the EWSD Reads program will support the district and provide leadership at a designated school location in the area of literacy instruction, curriculum and student assessment. This position is full-time

10:00am - 5:30pm Monday through Friday) for the 2021-2022 school year.

Candidates must hold, or be eligible to hold, a valid VT Educator license in one pf the following endorsement areas:

• Reading/English Language Arts Specialist (PK-12)
  
• Reading/English Language Arts Coordinator (PK-12)
  
• Middle Grades English (5-9)
  
  Individuals who hold a corresponding teaching license outside the state of VT will be considered equally. Candidates with a degree in Reading, Literacy, or other similar content area who are willing and eligible to become licensed will also be considered.
  
  EWSD is committed to having ALL students read on grade level by the end of grade 3 as outlined in their Continuous Improvement Plan . EWSD believes that when we deepen our commitment to each other and to continuous growth for every one, then our practices create equitable, authentic, inclusive learning experiences that benefit all students. EWSD is also committed to equity with a focus on social-emotional learning (SEL) and fostering professional learning and teacher efficacy through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
  
  Candidates with the following additional qualifications are encouraged to apply:
  • Strong background in in literacy instruction
    
  • Commitment to helping all students succeed in reading comprehension
    
  • A strong understanding of best practices in literacy instruction and assessment is helpful
    
  • Understanding of the Common Core State Standards and the pedagogical underpinnings of these standards.
    
  • Strong interpersonal, facilitation, communication, organizational, collaboration and decision-making skills.
    
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    
  Click here for a copy of the job description for the position.
  
  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.
  
  Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."
  
  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 consideration, please apply electronically through www.schoolspring.com.
  
  Position Type: Full-time
  Positions Available: 1
  Salary: $50,000 to $95,000 Per Year
  Welcome to Essex Middle School!
  Essex Middle School is located on Founders Road in Essex Town and houses grade 6-8 students.
  
  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 will 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. Please Note: EWSD currently requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for employees who are able to receive the vaccine.** **Exemption requests will be considered for medical and/or religious reasons.
• 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?
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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?
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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. Please describe your background and expertise in literacy instruction and how these skills can help us meet our district goal of having ALL kids be reading on grade level.
Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
9. Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one." Please describe what this means to you.
Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 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