Academic Support Teacher

Position Title: Lower Grades Academic Support Teacher


Exempt status


Academic Schedule

St. Johnsbury School District is seeking a Lower Grades Academic Support Teacher for next school year. The St. Johnsbury School District (STJSD) serves more than 1,000 students, Pre-K through 8th grade and tuition our high school students to several area public and independent high schools. STJSD has approximately 550 students in Prek to Grade 8 and approximately 200 full-time employees all in one school. We have an excellent outdoor educational space, new playgrounds and a dedicated team with an emphasis on employee wellness. We are located 4 minutes from I-91 at Exit 21.

Salary: Based on educational level and experience follows CBA

Overview

The purpose of this position is to improve student learning outcomes while strengthening St. Johnsbury School's ability to provide high quality instruction and intervention as part of our MTSS. An Academic Support Team Member will aid in the improvement of Universal instruction through peer coaching, collaborative teaching (side-by-side), using high-leverage instructional practices, research informed decision making, and an ongoing commitment to individual student success. Additionally, members will provide layered supports via small group instruction (push-in or pull-out) to struggling learners identified through ongoing assessments, in the areas of reading and mathematics.


Performance Responsibilities

• Serves as a coach and provides support to all teachers as needed.
• Assists teachers with collecting, analyzing, and utilizing summative and formative data to monitor student achievement and effectiveness of instruction.
• Provide individualized, classroom-based support to implement program and effective practices; to include modeling and demonstration lessons that are Universally Designed (UDL).
• Provides targeted small group instruction to students.
• Assists in identifying, coordinating and providing professional development in accordance with SU goals.
• Serves on curriculum committee(s) and supports the implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Support.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administration.

High Leverage Instruction Practices

Proficiency Based Learning
• Proficiency Based Learning Outcomes (PBLOs)
• Performance Indicators (PIs)
• Essential Learning Targets (ELTs)

Instructional Framework
• Workshop Model (Standard of Practice)
• Purposeful Direct Instruction

Data Informed
• Proficiency Based Learning Outcomes (PBLOs)
• State & Local Assessments
• Formative Assessments


Instruction Universal & Layered Supports
• Purposeful Direct Instruction
• Targeted Instruction


Qualifications

• Education- Master's preferred, Bachelor's required.
• Experience Required: At least 5 years of teaching experience.

Professional Skills:

• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with a variety of constituents including central office administration, building administration, professional teaching staff, and support staff. • Strong communication and writing skills.
• Must be flexible to accommodate changes in schedules.
• Evaluation of impact:Professional Reflection(s), Teacher Surveys, Formative Assessments, Observations from Administration Learning Walks, Local assessment and SBAC student growth.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong data assessment and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills to manage data and reports

Mental Requirements

• Problem-Solving/Decision-Making
• Emotional Resilience & Stability
• Attention to Detail
• Communication with listening
• Communication both in writing and verbally
• Cultural Competency
• Confidentiality
• Ethical Decision-Making

General Health and Wellness


Ability to maintain overall physical and mental well-being sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position on a sustained basis. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. Practice appropriate self-care to support sustained effectiveness in a demanding setting. Follow district health, safety, and wellness policies. Participate in required health and safety trainings. Ability to manage work-related stress associated with high levels of responsibility, decision-making, and public accountability. Ability to maintain emotional well-being and professional composure when addressing complex, sensitive, or contentious issues. Ability to engage in healthy work practices, including appropriate self-care, time management, and work-life balance strategies.


Balancing these physical and mental demands is crucial for maintaining effectiveness and job satisfaction as a teacher.

Salary follows the Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement and is based on years of experience and educational level. Teachers get vested in the State Teacher's Pension after 5 years of service. Teachers work 186 days each school year. Teachers receive 15 sick days, 4 emergency days, 5 personal days, 5 bereavement days. BCBS of Vermont is the health insurance. The employer pays the first $1900 for single coverage or $4000 for multi-person plan of the out of pocket costs plus 100% of prescription costs. Employer pays for single dental coverage, employee's life insurance and employee's long term disability insurance. We have an amazing Employee Wellness program. We also have half-days during inservice of employee wellness with many choices to participate. We have an InvestEAP program, PATH, mental health resources, employee connect, travel connect, Lincoln Wellnesspath, Lifekeys, life insurance and long-term disability insurance all employer paid benefits.

Saint Johnsbury School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.