ANTICIPATED ENGLISH LEARNER TEACHER 2021-2022 SY - MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Anticipated English Learner Teacher-Middle School (2021-2022)
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking an EL teacher to support English Learners at the Middle School level for the 2021-2022 school year. The ideal candidate will have a Vermont state license in teaching English Learners (also known as ELL, ESL, TESOL) and will have experience in establishing a safe, welcoming, positive learning environment for English Learners. Experience working with students and families from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds is essential. Familiarity with both literacy and mathematics as well as the Common Core and WIDA standards and assessments are also important assets.
Burlington is a vibrant, picturesque community on Lake Champlain and the most culturally diverse city in Vermont. Burlington has an international airport and is in close proximity to a number of large cities, including Montreal (90 minutes away by car), Boston (45 minutes by air), and New York City (one hour by air). With our excellent school system, parks, and Lake Champlain, and local ski mountains within an hour’s drive, it is not surprising that Burlington routinely finds itself on the “best places in the country to raise children” lists.
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning environment free of inequities. Accordingly, the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s goal is to provide every student with an educational experience enhanced by the professional contributions of culturally competent
representatives of different races, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, physical ability, age, and sexual orientation.
Experience Required:
Experience teaching English Learner students at the middle school level.
Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring)
Knowledge of curriculum planning using “backward design”, differentiated instruction, and formative assessment.
Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support.
Knowledge of and experience with currently accepted/research-based practices in EL instruction
Strong communication skills as evidenced through quality of resume and cover letter
Required Qualifications:
Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Vermont Teaching License in English as a Second Language, or eligible for licensure
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with students from refugee and SLIFE backgrounds at the secondary or elementary level
Experience in a professional/teaching-learning community or similar learning community.
Ongoing educational training.
Experience integrating technology into the learning environment
Knowledge about/experience working with students who have experienced trauma, poverty, and cultural/linguistic as well as physical dislocation
Knowledge of best practices regarding student management
Knowledge or experience with literacy instruction
Knowledge of assessments and use of data to inform instruction
Evidence of strong connection with students and families
Dual licensure in a content area (English, social studies, science, math) or elementary education
Willingness to collaborate and co-teach
SALARY:
As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association.
Position Type:
Full-time
Equal Opportunity Employer
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Christopher Celotto
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, Vermont 05401
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