Health Instructor SY26
Edmunds Middle School
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 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.
Burlington School District is seeking a passionate and energetic Health Instructor who is committed to high levels of achievement of all students at Edmunds Middle School. Applicants must be dedicated to the belief and desire for the inclusion of all students and eager to be a member of a high energy fastpaced dedicated special education team as well as individual student teams in support of student success for all.
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 inservice days and staff meetings.
- Use discretion in discussing school affairs recognizing the value of positive schoolcommunity relations.
- Strive to implement by instruction and action the districts 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 zerotolerance 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:
Job Requirements:
- Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
- Endorsement in middle school Health Education 31 or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience teaching at the middle school level.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching health courses.
- Demonstrated experience in differentiating instruction and planning curriculum aligned
- with Common Core standards/instruction using backward design and formative assessments.
- Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring).
- Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support.
Preferred Attributes:
- Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.
- Experience in a professional/teaching learning community; experience in coteaching/collaborating with other educators.
- Evidence of studentcentered 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.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS/TERMS:
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.