Middle School Teacher: English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher – LTS

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Job Ttitle: Middle School Teacher: English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher – LTS

Company: Burlington School District


Description: Job Details:ABOUT BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Burlington School District (BSD) is the largest, most diverse single-town school district in the state of Vermont. In School Year 2022-2023 (SY23), BSD served nearly 3,300 PreK – Grade 12 students across 12 centralized campuses and additional locations for Burlington Technical Center programs. This includes providing support for 465 PreK students through 51 different partner programs in the area. In SY24, Students in BSD came from homes representing 37 different first languages.WHY BURLINGTON, VERMONT?
From Lake Champlain to world-class skiing, Burlington has direct access to the outdoors. From hiking, to biking, golf, kayaking, or anything snow-related, you can enjoy the scenery of the Green Mountain State year-round. Burlington boasts 35 parks and a highly acclaimed recreation program, and is just 45 minutes from Montreal. Church Street Marketplace is ONE of the most successful pedestrian malls in the country offering endless shopping, historic architecture, eateries, and more, and the City features a lively Arts & Culture scene. From stage performances to the Annual Art Hop, farmers’ markets, street festivals, and more, Burlington is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. What else would you expect from the Birth Place of Ben & Jerry’s?We have three core Beliefs that are driven by an engaging Superintendent – Tom Flanagan.1 – Equity: We believe our core responsibility is to make sure all of the students we serve are valued and challenged and that we intentionally build on their strengths and assets. We have a responsibility to ensure we create learning communities that are conscious of the students we serve. By addressing inequities we improve outcomes for all of our students, staff, and the greater community.2 – Engagement: We believe families, communities, and schools must work together closely. In order to engage our communities, we must be intentional about building sustaining relationships. Through building these relationships, we also build empathy, compassion, and trust.3 – Deep Learning: We believe students, particularly students who are furthest from opportunity, deserve deep learning experiences that challenge them to think creatively, to collaborate, and to solve complex problems. I believe in empowering educators to learn and grow together so they can foster environments where all students have access to deep, rigorous learning experiences.Our Goal:
Burlington School District will be student-centered and responsive to the full range of identities, abilities, cultures, and languages in our community, such that every student is challenged, empowered, and engaged in their learning throughout their time in our schools.Our North Star:
Every learner is challenged, empowered, and engaged.So come work and play with us!Job Description:English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher – LTSHunt Middle SchoolThe Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: “Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. – Join the journey.”The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:

• Value different cultures;

• Engage with the community;

• Communicate effectively;

• Think creatively;

• Skillfully solve problems; and

• Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential.

Hunt Middle School is seeking a passionate and energetic Grade 6 English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies Teacher to join a school committed to high levels of achievement of all students. This position requires planning differentiated, standards based ELA and Social Studies lessons, teaming with a Grade 6 Math and Science teacher and a special educator and teaming with ELA and Social Studies teachers as a part of ongoing Professional Learning Communities.INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES: (include but not limited to)

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans, class activities, and a variety of instructional materials that facilitate active and meaningful learning. Develop lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established expectations.

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

• Assess and record learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction based on the assessments.

• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in EST (education study team) and Special Educators to meet the needs of all students, including students with disabilities.

• Participate in scheduled in-service days and staff meetings.

• Use discretion in discussing school affairs, recognizing the value of positive school-community relations.

• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education, goals, and instructional objectives.

• Comply with Board and administrative policies, regulations, and procedures and reinforce students’ doing the same

• Report incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, bullying, hazing, zero-tolerance offenses, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to state law and board policies. Respond to emergency situations for the

• purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.

• Attendance in accordance with established days/hours of work.

• Perform other tasks and duties as appropriate and/or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:Job Requirements:

• Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License grade 6-8

• Endorsement in Middle School ELA and Social Studies.

• Documented or eligible for NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher status.

• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in teaching courses including ELA and Social Studies

• Demonstrated experience in differentiating instruction and planning curriculum aligned with Common Core standards/instruction.

• Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring).

• Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support.

Preferred Attributes:Experience teaching at the middle school level.

• Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.

• Experience in a professional/teaching-learning community (PLC); experience in co-teaching/collaborating with other educators.

• Evidence of student-centered learning approaches including personalizing instruction and supporting students meeting core proficiencies

• Evidence of implementing inclusive practices for students with special needs.

• Ongoing educational post-graduate coursework in education or subject area, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.

WORKING CONDITIONS:These are the physical and mental/reasoning requirements of the position as it is typically performed. The inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental/reasoning requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. For a full Job Description please contact Human ResourcesInclude but may not be limited to:

• Face-to-Face contact

• Noise Levels

• Verbal contact with others

• Judgment/decision making

• Inside air conditioning and heat

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:

• SALARY: Long Term Subs (1st 30 days): $20.00 per hour for 7.75 daily hours

Long Term Subs (Day 31+): $36.96 per hour for 7.75 daily hours

• CONTRACT TERM: (Anticipated) October 27th, 2025 – December 22nd, 2025

Equal Opportunity Employer:Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Location: Burlington, VT

Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2025 06:46:44 GMT


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