Learning Center Teacher

South Burlington School District

About South Burlington School District:


At South Burlington School District, we believe in supporting the whole employee-inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes amazing, competitively priced health insurance, dental coverage, sick time, professional time and other leaves. Additionally, we offer a robust retirement plan which for educators is through VT State Teachers Retirement; and for other staff consists of a 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district. Employees may also enjoy professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiatives, Employee Assistance Programs and meaningful work that directly impacts student success and community growth.

Job Title: Secondary Classroom Teacher


Location: Instruction/Curriculum


Job Group: Educator


Pay Level : Exempt


Reports to: Principal and/or designee

Summary: To develop a proficiency based instructional program and provide a class environment that promotes learning and personal growth; to motivate students to develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to provide a strong academic foundation for continual education and the world of work according to each student's ability; to establish effective relationships with students, parents/guardians, community members and other staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Demonstrates the district's Professional Standards for Teachers.
2. Universally designs lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
3. Incorporates content area proficiencies and SB student learning expectations (SLEs) as learning targets in unit and lesson plans.
4. Assesses and monitors learning using a variety of methods and adjusts instruction accordingly to individual student needs.
5. Communicates regularly with students and parents/guardians outside normal classroom day by means of updated student management system class pages, newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, other technology.
6. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
7. Evaluates students' academic and personal growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports and report cards.
8. Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
9. Is available to students and parents/guardians for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
10. Plans and coordinates the work of employees, parents/guardians, student interns, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
11. Creates an environment that is instructionally appropriate for age/grade of students.
12. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter using current best practices and as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
13. Leads a student advisory through activities that follow the school's Advisory model.
14. Supervises students in non-instructional situations such as study halls, lunch, and hallways.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor of Arts degree in content area. Advanced work in assigned subject matter preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Vermont Teaching License (K-12 or 6-12), with appropriate endorsement for academic assignment and/or level of assignment.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to deploy the tenants of Universal Design for Learning to plan and implement lessons based on content area proficiencies and student learning expectations (SLEs) for all students. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents/guardians; skilled in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, Vermont Education Quality Standards (EQS), applicable laws, and Board policies. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability, and delivering exceptional customer service.


Why Join SBSD?

*Supportive colleagues and leadership

*Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

*Professional growth and advancement

*Comprehensive benefits

*Meaningful work that impacts students daily