MATH TEACHER - LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE

Essex High School, recently ranked the #50 STEM school in the country by Newsweek, has an anticipated opportunity for a long-term substitute Math teacher.

This position is expected to begin February 7, 2022 and last through early March 2022. Courses taught will include Algebra II and Probability & Statistics. Long term substitute pay is $260 per day.

Essex Westford School District 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. EHS faculty are effective members of the community that assist and support their colleagues in providing optimum educational opportunities for all students through the lens of four core values: Community, High Expectations for All, Collective Efficacy, and Making a Positive Impact.

Our team is committed to culturally sustaining practices, examining our systems and structures for inequity and making the necessary changes, as swift and just responses to bias incidences. If you are committed to the success of all students but do not meet all qualifications listed, you are still encouraged to apply.

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Holds or is eligible to hold a valid VT Educator license with applicable endorsement.
  
• Individuals who hold a corresponding teaching license outside the state of VT shall be considered equally.
  
• Commitment to ensure equitable access to learning for all students.
  
• Uses standards based learning strategies collaboratively with a PLC group and can provide academic intervention for students needing support with proficiency of a standard.
  
• Commitment to proficiency based assessment and learning.
  
• Differentiates instruction to ensure that each student is learning at their proximal zone of development.
  
• Provides quality formative assessment feedback to students and can adjust instruction based on assessment results.
  
• Understanding of the importance of social emotional learning to the success of our students.
  
• Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in content and pedagogy.
  
• Ability to implement a focus of literacy across the content areas,
  
• Expertise in utilizing technology to support instruction.
  
• Commitment to development and implementation of Personalized Learning Plans.
  
• Dedication to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for students.
  
• Strong 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.
  
• Skilled in using pedagogical strategies to engage students.
  
• Commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of knowledge and professional practice.
  

Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."

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

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $260 to $260 Per Day
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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 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. 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.

At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred

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. How is institutionalized racism manifested in public schools? Give examples from your experience.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information Donald Van Nostrand, Co-Principal
2 Educational Drive
Essex Jct, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7126
Fax: 802-879-5503
Email: dvannostrand@ewsd.org