Job Description

Burlington is a vibrant, picturesque community on Lake Champlain and the most culturally diverse city in Vermont. Burlington has an international airport, and is in close proximity to a number of large cities, including Montreal (90 minutes away by car), Boston (45 minutes by air), and New York City (one hour by air). With our excellent schools system, parks and Lake Champlain, and local ski mountains within an hour\'s drive, it is not surprising that Burlington routinely finds itself on the \xe2\x80\x9cbest places in the country to raise children\xe2\x80\x9d lists.

C.P. Smith Elementary School is seeking a passionate and energetic long term substitute elementary music teacher to finish this school year with our students.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Job Requirements:

• Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
• Endorsement in elementary music or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
• Documented NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher status.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Required Qualifications:

• Understanding of cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 in SchoolSpring)
• Experience teaching music at the elementary school level
• Familiarity with integrated technology as a learning tool
• Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support (e.g, PBIS, Responsive Classroom, Developmental Designs, Positive Discipline)
• Knowledge of and experience with recognized elementary music teaching methodologies (e.g. Orff, Kodaly, Feierabend, Music Learning Theory)

Preferred Attributes:

• Training and/or experience with English Language Learners and implementing inclusion practices

• Experience in a Professional Learning Community, Critical Friends Group, or other best practice model of professional collaboration
• Evidence of engaging with parents, faculty, students, and community to extend and expand musical opportunities
• Experience designing and directing large-scale performances/concerts
• Ongoing post-graduate educational coursework/training

SALARY: As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association.

Job Title : Long Term Substitute Music Teacher at C.P. Smith Elementary

Primary Location : CP Smith Elementary School

Salary Range : Per Diem

Shift Type : Full-Time

Burlington School District