Essex Westford School District is in search of a full-time Science Teacher for Essex High School, beginning in the 2023/2024 school year. EWSD is pursuing candidates with a deep understanding of best practices, solid content knowledge, and a commitment to collaborate in a professional learning community focused on helping all students. EHS is particularly interested in candidates with extensive knowledge in the physical sciences and robotics.
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. Candidates with experience working in another country and the ability to speak more than one language fluently, 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:

• Is eligible to hold or holds a valid VT Educator license with the applicable science endorsement.
  
• Commitment to ensuring equitable access to learning for all students.
  
• Uses standards-based learning practices with a PLC group and can give academic intervention for students who need additional help.
  
• Commitment to proficiency-based assessment and learning.
  
• Provides quality formative assessment feedback to students and can adjust instruction based on assessment results.
  
• Understanding of the importance of social-emotional learning to the success of our students.
  
• Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in content and pedagogy.
  
• Expertise in incorporating technology into the classroom.
  
• Can engage, apply, and align with Next Generation Science Standards.
  
• Commitment to the development and implementation of Personalized Learning Plans.
  
• Dedication to providing students with a safe and respectful learning environment.
  
• Strong organizational, planning, written and oral communication, and collaboration skills.
  
• Commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of knowledge and professional practice.

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, everyone."
A copy of the collective bargaining agreement that covers this position 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.
For additional detail and job duties, Click Here for a copy of the job description.
For consideration, please apply electronically through www.schoolspring.com.
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
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Job RequirementsEWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your SchoolSpring application. Selected individuals may also be subject to a VT Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) check (if driving students or EWSD vehicles), criminal records background checks, and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Please visit www.ewsd.org under the employment tab for additional background check information.

At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred

Bachelor degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application QuestionsThis employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.1.Where did you hear about this position?
Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
2.Do we have your permission to contact all references, employers, educational institutions, and other individuals who may have knowledge of your employment and/or other pertinent information regarding your candidacy for this position?
Yes/No
3.If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement, have you ever worked under a provisional license in the State of Vermont?
Yes/No
4.If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement area, have you successfully completed the required Praxis I exam and Praxis II exam (if applicable) for licensure?
Yes/No
5.Are you an active candidate for another position in the Essex Westford School District?
Yes/No
6.Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
7.Are you a currently working as a licensed educator in EWSD?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
8.How is institutionalized racism manifested in public schools? Give examples from your experience.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
9.Using examples from your past experiences, describe how a functional PLC works and how assessments of student learning connect to that process.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
Contact InformationDonald Van Nostrand, Principal
2 Educational Drive
Essex Jct, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7126
Fax: 802-879-5503
Email: dvannostrand@ewsd.org