Our Albert D. Lawton School is seeking a licensed educator to teach French and Spanish to our middle school students beginning with the 2018-19 school year. Position is full-time. We are offering a temporary one-year contract to the selected candidate, which means the person selected would need to reapply if interested in returning for the 2019-2020 school year.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
- Hold (or be eligible to hold) a valid VT Educator license with a French (3-06A or 2-06A) and Spanish (3-06B or 2-06B) endorsements. Individuals who hold an endorsement in one language area and are eligible to acquire the second are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in French/Spanish in regards to content and pedagogy.
- Ability to implement a focus of literacy across the content areas, and expertise in utilizing technology to support instruction.
- Knowledge and/or experience using standards based learning strategies and reporting of student progress, differentiated instruction to support each student, 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, 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
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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 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. Please 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 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. What tools, materials and other resources do you use to plan comprehensive classroom activities and lessons to ensure student success? How do you identify which resources you'll need and the most effective ways to use these resources?
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
6. What does an ideal middle level world language experience encompass for students?
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information Jennifer Wood, Principal
104 Maple Street
Essex Jct, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7835
Fax: 802-879-8175
Email: jwood@ewsd.org