ELL TEACHER FOR PREK 0.6 FTE

Are you committed to the success of all students? Do you have expertise in working with emergent multilingual students with developmentally appropriate strategies and curriculum?

The Essex Westford School District has a part-time (0.6 FTE) opportunity for an English Language Learner teacher to join our talented, dedicated team beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. This position will primarily serve students at the Preschool level as well as provide support to students at Westford 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 a license in this state. Folks with experience working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, peace corp experience, and/or otherworldly experience are encouraged 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 the 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, or eligibility to hold a Vermont license, with a K-12 ELL endorsement (3-40) is required. Experience working with preschool and elementary-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 consideration, please apply electronically through www.schoolspring.com.

Position Type: Part-time
Positions Available: 1
Salary:$30,000 to $57,000 Per Year
Welcome to Essex Westford School District!
EWSD is committed to "growing hearts and minds for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one." We serve approximately 4,500 preschool through 12th grade students in ten schools across three communities: Essex Town, Essex Junction and Westford, Vermont. We are one of the state's largest and most highly-respected school systems, employ close to a thousand teachers and staff.We believe in the value of every individual. We strive to raise the voices of both students and staff. EWSD is committed to a growth mindset, seeking new learning opportunities, and working together to overcome challenges. This means that we don't think people's skills and attributes are set, but that we each can grow as we learn. We respect and value our team members, and do our best to communicate clearly and often. Knowing that feedback is an essential part of continuous improvement, we acknowledge that it's important to make time to share our collective knowledge. Teachers across the district meet weekly in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to foster collaborative learning and are encouraged to take advantage of our professional development funds to continue their education.Our systems are constantly evolving. We encourage creative thinking and risk-taking in pursuit of growth to give our learning community the best possible experience. Our district's instructional strategic plan - a multi-year plan built with an equity lens - lays out research-based, proven strategies to move our students and community forward. The rigorous, well-balanced proficiency-based curriculum focuses on emotional and academic growth to engage and inspire our learners. We believe in students sharing their voices and shaping their learning, with flexible opportunities to participate in arts, athletics, community service, and internships. We are committed not only to students' intellectual development, but also their social, emotional, physical, and creative lives. We are also committed to ensuring each and every child is successful in reaching their goals and aspirations. A key part of our mission is growing both hearts and minds, and we aspire for compassionate, caring interactions in all of our relationships.Please visit www.ewsd.org to learn more about our district!

Job RequirementsEWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your SchoolSpring application. Selected individuals may also be subject to a VT Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) check (if driving students or EWSD vehicles), 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. Please visit www.ewsd.org under the employment tab 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 QuestionsThis 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.You go into a home for a home visit. You've had 8 visits with the PreK student and the family, and the student is showing indications of a possible disability in addition to being an emergent multilingual student. What steps would you take moving forward to make a determination and to ensure this student has the appropriate interventions?
Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
Contact InformationTamara Parks, CO-Principal
2 Educational Drive
Essex Jct, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7126
Fax: 802-879-5503
Email: tparks@ewsd.org