Middle School Science And Math Teacher

Essex Westford School District is seeking a Middle school Science Teacher at Essex Middle School. This position is expected to begin in the 2023/2024 school year. The ideal candidate has a genuine interest, appreciation, and love of middle school students. A thorough understanding of middle-level best practices, strong content knowledge, and a commitment to collaboration in a professional learning community focused on supporting all students.EWSD is committed to considering out-of-state candidates who are eligible to hold a Vermont educator license but do not yet hold a license in this state. Folks with experience working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, peace corp. experience, and/or otherworldly experience are encouraged to apply to help contribute to a diversity of thinking and grow our organizational practices.Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Valid Educator license, or ability to hold a VT educator license, with middle-level science and math endorsements.
• The ability and enthusiasm to effectively engage and inspire students to excel in science.
• Excellent teaching, organizational, planning, written and oral communication, creative and collaborative skills. Ability to be a contributing member of an established interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of knowledge and professional practice as part of our professional learning community.
• Understanding of the Common Core Standards as they relate.
• Knowledge and/or experience in developing standards-based units, assessments, reports, and differentiated instruction to support all students learning.
• Ability to effectively integrate social and emotional learning in the classroom to help all students succeed.

For a copy of the job description Click Here.A copy of the collective bargaining agreement can be found HERE. Insurance benefits can be found under Article 14. Paid leave benefits can be found under Article 12. For column placement on the salary schedule, we consider credits earned after the date of your degree (bachelor's or master's) in which you received a grade of B or better.EWSD is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such a capacity if hired. The EWSD vision is "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."If you are committed to the success of all students and the EWSD vision but do not meet all qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.