Otter Valley Union Middle and High School High School is seeking a teacher for the 26-27 school year to provide general education instruction for students assigned to our alternative learning program for students in Grades 7-9. The program will serve between six and ten students at a time and will be facilitated by a general educator special educator and behavior intervention staff. This program is a new and exciting effort underway at Otter Valley. There is a team that is working hard to create the contours of the program but the person ultimately hired into the role will have significant latitude in shaping the student experience and practices within the program. It is envisioned that the successful candidate will be comfortable in designing and facilitating project-based learning experiences connected to the essential learnings of grade-level courses providing support to students when they are working in general education settings and providing instruction in social-emotional learning and behavior competencies in partnership with program staff school counselors and the social-emotional learning ResponsibilitiesAll Otter Valley teachers are expected to:Implement standards-aligned units of study and engaging lessonsUse content-specific pedagogical techniques to engage learnersUse assessment to inform instruction throughout the learning processCreate positive classroom cultures focused on relationships inclusive practices and reciprocal trustCollaborate effectively with colleagues to improve teaching methods and ensure supports are in place for all studentsSpecific competencies for this position include:Adapt curriculum to synergize student interests and abilities with the schools Portrait of a GraduateDeliver content instruction in an interdisciplinary project-based mannerIntegrate social-emotional learning behavior instruction and career awareness with academic learningWork in conjunction with a team of teachers professional and paraprofessional staff to support the learning needs of studentsImplementation of trauma-informed and restorative practices to ensure that students in the program have an appropriate and sensitive environmentCollect and utilize student data in order to inform decisions about programming and placementBuild and maintain rapport with students with complex behavioral and SEL needsEducation Training and Experience RequirementsPossession of or eligibility for a Vermont teaching license. Any areas of licensure will be considered; however a candidate with an endorsement in ELA Science or Social Studies is to provide instructional support in a variety of content areasA desire to work with students in need of significant support in the areas of academic engagement attendance and behaviorPlease apply through Ruppel Principal
Required Experience:
IC
Otter Valley Union Middle and High School High School is seeking a teacher for the 26-27 school year to provide general education instruction for students assigned to our alternative learning program for students in Grades 7-9. The program will serve between six and ten students at a time and will b...
Otter Valley Union Middle and High School High School is seeking a teacher for the 26-27 school year to provide general education instruction for students assigned to our alternative learning program for students in Grades 7-9. The program will serve between six and ten students at a time and will be facilitated by a general educator special educator and behavior intervention staff. This program is a new and exciting effort underway at Otter Valley. There is a team that is working hard to create the contours of the program but the person ultimately hired into the role will have significant latitude in shaping the student experience and practices within the program. It is envisioned that the successful candidate will be comfortable in designing and facilitating project-based learning experiences connected to the essential learnings of grade-level courses providing support to students when they are working in general education settings and providing instruction in social-emotional learning and behavior competencies in partnership with program staff school counselors and the social-emotional learning ResponsibilitiesAll Otter Valley teachers are expected to:Implement standards-aligned units of study and engaging lessonsUse content-specific pedagogical techniques to engage learnersUse assessment to inform instruction throughout the learning processCreate positive classroom cultures focused on relationships inclusive practices and reciprocal trustCollaborate effectively with colleagues to improve teaching methods and ensure supports are in place for all studentsSpecific competencies for this position include:Adapt curriculum to synergize student interests and abilities with the schools Portrait of a GraduateDeliver content instruction in an interdisciplinary project-based mannerIntegrate social-emotional learning behavior instruction and career awareness with academic learningWork in conjunction with a team of teachers professional and paraprofessional staff to support the learning needs of studentsImplementation of trauma-informed and restorative practices to ensure that students in the program have an appropriate and sensitive environmentCollect and utilize student data in order to inform decisions about programming and placementBuild and maintain rapport with students with complex behavioral and SEL needsEducation Training and Experience RequirementsPossession of or eligibility for a Vermont teaching license. Any areas of licensure will be considered; however a candidate with an endorsement in ELA Science or Social Studies is to provide instructional support in a variety of content areasA desire to work with students in need of significant support in the areas of academic engagement attendance and behaviorPlease apply through Ruppel Principal
Required Experience:
IC
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