English Learner Teacher - LTS

English Learner Teacher - LTS

Burlington High School

The 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.

Burlington School District is seeking an experienced and energetic EL teacher to support newly-arrived high school-aged English Learner/multilingual students in gaining increasing familiarity with the routines of US schools as well as critical oral language reading and math skills through high-quality focused academic programming which is appropriate to their varying levels of proficiency in English. The design for the academic program will be that of a multi-age sheltered classroom specifically designed for students who have recently arrived in the US. Students will also benefit from participation in theme-based enrichment activities and field trips over the course of the 5-week summer program.

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 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 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
• Endorsement in Multilingual Learner (40) or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
• Documented or eligible for NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher status.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in teaching at the middle school level
• Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring).
• Knowledge of curriculum planning using backwards design differentiated instruction and formative assessment.
• 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 co-teaching/collaborating with other educators.
• Familiarity with integrated technology as a learning tool.
• Knowledge of secondary English/EL research-based best practices including project-based and hands-on learning
• 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 Resources.

Include 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):$20.00per hour for 7.75 daily hours
  Long Term Subs (Day 31):$36.96per hour for 7.75 daily hours
• CONTRACT TERM: (Anticipated)October27th 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.