Academic Support Teacher (beginning 2026-27 school year)

The Marion Cross School is a PreK-6th grade school located in beautiful Norwich, Vermont. We seek a flexible and energetic Math/Literacy Interventionist who is excited to be part of a talented special education and interventionist team. Our campus includes an outdoor classroom, sugar house, access to a town trail system, and is within walking distance to a wealth of resources. The right candidate will hold the belief that all children can learn and have a willingness to work collaboratively to create an environment that makes this a reality. We seek a candidate who has PBIS experience and holds the belief that positive behavior supports bring about the greatest success for all children. Interested candidates need to understand the importance of data informed decision making, effective intervention strategies, and the importance of working as a coordinated team to provide targeted instruction. Marion Cross School staff are dedicated, knowledgeable individuals and seek like-minded colleagues. 

 

This position is governed by the Norwich Teachers Association Agreement.

Salary range for this position is $52,642 to $104,845, depending on education and experience.

Please visit the Information for New Hires page for details about benefits and more. 

 

 

POSITION TITLE:  ACADEMIC SUPPORT TEACHER

Job Description Approved By:  SAU 70 

Date:

5/2020

General Purpose:

 

Reports to:

Building Principal or Designee

   

Supervises:

 

 

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:

• Provide instructional support/coaching for a targeted group of teachers
• Provide interventions directly to students in the assigned academic areas 
• Coordinate/facilitate assessment and progress-monitoring
• Co-coordinate the efforts of Intervention Programs
• Plan lessons that employ a variety of instructional techniques that, when implemented, meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Use a variety of audio, visual, manipulative, and technological materials and resources to support the district’s curriculum
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Work with district specialists to make referrals about students who exhibit signs of educational handicapping conditions
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation
• Participate in curriculum construction and revision and cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods
• Contribute to the quality, positive culture, and effectiveness of the school and district by working individually and/or collaboratively with others
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents in order to provide parents with information that will serve the best interests of students, and exercises discretion with information received from parents.
• Maintain  state certification through approved professional development activities.
• Follow District policies, procedures, goals, and approved curriculum for content areas.
• Perform other duties and projects as requested by the Director of Educational Technology.
• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policy and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.

This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

  

 Evaluation:

• Performance of duty responsibilities will be reviewed annually by the principal

 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Full-Time

• School year

• Exempt

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s  Degree
• Two to Four (2-4) years of relevant experience 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Ability to successfully multitask within role.
• Ability to accurately and expeditiously type correspondence, reports and memoranda according to standard business practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• VT K-6 Teacher certification 

 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: 

 

Primary Physical Requirements:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1.  Lift up to 10 lbs:

Frequently required

2.  Lift 11 to 25 lbs:

Occasionally required

3.  Lift 25 to 50 lbs:

Rarely required

4.  Lift over 50 lbs:

Not required

5.  Carry up to 10 lbs:

Occasionally required

6.  Carry 11 to 25 lbs:

Rarely required

7.  Carry 26 to 50 lbs:

Not required

8.  Carry over 50 lbs:

Not required

9.  Reach above shoulder height:

Occasionally required

10. Reach at shoulder height:

Occasionally required

11. Reach below shoulder height:

Occasionally required

12. Push/Pull:

Rarely required

 

Hand Manipulation:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Grasping:

Frequently required

2. Handling:

Frequently required

3. Torquing:

Not required

4. Fingering:

Frequently required

5. Controls and Equipment:

Computer, telephone, copy and fax machine, 2-way radio, and postage meter.

 

Other Physical Consideration:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Twisting:

Not required

2. Bending:

Occasionally required

3. Crawling:

Not required

4. Squatting:

Occasionally required

5. Kneeling:

Not required

6. Crouching:

Occasionally required

7. Climbing:

Not required

8. Balancing:

Rarely required

 

 During the Work Day, Employee is Required to:

 

1. Sit:

up to 3 consecutive hours

2. Stand:

up to 3 consecutive hours

3. Walk:

up to 1 consecutive hour

 

Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):

 

1. Talking:

Necessary for communicating with others.

2. Hearing:

Necessary for receiving instructions and inquiries.

3. Sight:

Necessary for doing job effectively and correctly.

4. Tasting and Smelling:

Not Required

 

Work Environment:  Inside: up to 100% 

Outside: up to 20%

 

Work Surface(s): Office Desk, Office Chair

Carpeted floor, tile floor

 

Other Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:

Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community

 

Other Considerations and Requirements:

The physical demands of an employee in Specialist role are minimal.  The employee is occasionally required to do some lifting.  Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed.

 

Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.

Salary : $52,642 - $104,845