Our Essex Middle School is seeking a licensed teacher to provide science instruction to our middle school students beginning with the 2018-19 school year. Students are in straight grades, but loop with the same teachers for both 7th and 8th grade. Experience in project based learning that regularly integrates technology and incorporates literacy throughout the content area is essential. Genuine interest, appreciation, and love of middle school students as well as a thorough understanding of middle level best practices are required. Below are some additional qualifications being sought:

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
- Hold (or be eligible to hold) a valid VT Educator license with a middle school science endorsement (4-19C preferred). Those with a secondary science endorsement (2-13) also considered.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in science 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
- Experience working on teacher teams is also desirable
- Deep knowledge and understanding of the Next Gen and Common Core Science Standards
- Dedication to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for 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 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 integrates 21st century skills into the learning environment

Applications only accepted electronically through www.schoolspring.com.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Welcome to Essex Middle School!
Essex Middle School is located on Founders Road in Essex Town and houses grade 6-8 students.

Job Requirements

At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred

Bachelor degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions Please answer the following questions relative to your candidacy for this position:
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. Do you hold a valid VT Educator license in the applicable endorsement area of the posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes (please indicate the endorsement code(s), license level(s), and expiration date(s))
- No (please explain your current licensing status)
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. Please describe a standards based science unit you have used with students and how you incorporated formative and evaluative assessments to help you adjust your instruction based on student needs.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
6. Please describe the skills and competencies that you believe are necessary for middle school students to succeed in the 21st century. How have you embedded these skills and competencies into classroom learning activities? Please provide specific examples you've used in the classroom.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information Kevin Briggs, Principal
60 Founders Road
Essex Jct, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-879-7173
Fax: 802-879-1363
Email: kbriggs@ewsd.org