Job Description

Waits River Valley School located in East Corinth VT seeks a classroom teacher to help cover a long-term leave of absence starting in in mid January 2026 running through the end of the school year. Our school believes in its mission to cultivate the whole-child. The ideal candidate will have the ability to create an engaging classroom environment and be open to collaboration with staff and community members. https://www.wrvschool.org/Our school district is part of Orange East Supervisory Union (OESU).



Our supervisory union covers the diverse towns of Ryegate, Wells River, Groton, Newbury, Bradford, Corinth, Topsham and Thetford. The Elementary Teacher is responsible for creating a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher will work to establish effective rapport with students, to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education in accordance with each students ability, and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.Essential Job FunctionsPlanning & PreparationEffectively integrates solid content knowledge (especially mathematics) into the curricula, makes connections between the content and other parts of the student discipline(s), and develops relationships among topics and concepts in teaching plans and practices. Integrates current best practices, research, and education laws into the teaching plans and practices, to assure the most effective educational program for students.



Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of students including: intellectual, social, and emotional characteristics of age group; students' varied approaches to learning; student skills and knowledge; student interests and cultural heritage; student economic influences; and student family, school and community context. Selects and integrates instructional goals that are valuable, clearly stated, measurable, suitable for diverse students, and that create opportunities for different types of learning.Seeks and effectively utilizes all available school and district teaching and student resources to enhance instruction and learning.Designs coherent instruction (including learning activities, instructional materials and resources, instructional groups, lesson and unit structure and the like) that reflect current best practices in the field and support the instructional goals.Accurately and thoroughly assesses student learning using instructional goals; clearly communicates assessment criteria and standards to students; and effectively utilizes assessment results to plan for individuals and groups of students.Uses student assessment information to assist the Special Educator in developing an effective standards-based Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for those students who qualify for such services.Learning EnvironmentCreates and maintains an environment of respect and rapport.Establishes a culture for learning that incorporates the importance of the content, student pride in high quality work, and high expectations for student achievement.Effectively and efficiently manages classroom procedures including instructional groups, transitions, materials and supplies handling, and the performance of non-instructional duties.Assures productive, effective, and efficient use of para-educators and volunteers in the classroom.Effectively manages student behavior by clearly communicating expectations, monitoring student behavior at all times, and successfully and respectfully responds to student behavior and misbehavior. Develops and implements effective student behavior support plan as needed. Effectively organizes classroom furniture and other physical resources to promote learning, safety and accessibility.Provides a safe learning environment for all students.



Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.InstructionCommunicates directions and procedures clearly, accurately and effectively both in spoken and written language.Effectively utilizes questioning and discussion techniques in the classroom to promote student participation and to successfully engage students in the discussion.Effectively and appropriately engages students in learning to maximize student comprehension of the lesson through representation of content, activities and assignments, instructional groupings, instructional materials and resources, structure and pacing, and the like.Provides accurate, substantive, constructive, specific and timely feedback on student progress and performance to students, parents, and other professionals as needed or required.Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to student needs by effectively making minor adjustments to the lesson, persistently seeking thoughtful alternative approaches/strategies/resources, and successfully accommodating students questions or interests to enhance student learning.Other Professional Responsibilities Accurately and thoroughly assesses a lessons effectiveness and the extent to which it achieved its goals, and effectively modifies the lesson plan for future use to enhance student learning.Assists the Principal in planning and evaluating curriculum effectiveness and identifying program needs.Develops and implements and effective system to maintain accurate, complete and confidential student records including student completion of assignments, student progress in learning, and other non-instructional records.Prepares and submits accurate, complete, timely and effective reports as required by law, district policy and/or administrative regulations.Communicates/collaborates effectively with parents to keep families informed of the instructional programs and individual student progress, and effectively responds to parent concerns and engages families to help meet the educational needs of the student.Works effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with supervisors, colleagues, subordinates, and other professionals and outside agencies.Actively participates in school events, workshops, in-service meetings, teacher trainings, building level staff meetings, district meetings, and other school and district committees/projects, making substantial contributions.Seeks out and actively participates in opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and teaching skills, to support district goals and school action/strategic plans, and/or as may be directed by the Principal. Keeps abreast of current best practices, research findings, and other developments in the field.Actively participates in assisting and supporting other educators and administrators in the school.Shows professionalism and considers "What's best for students" in serving and advocating for students, and in decision making.Follows and assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and procedures, policies of the District and Supervisory Union.Salary Range: The anticipated annual salary for this role is $46,738 $90,067, based on experience, level of education. Compensation is determined by the districts collective bargaining agreement, which considers factors such as degree level and years of service. This compensation range is provided in accordance with Vermonts Pay Transparency Law and reflects a good faith estimate.



Final salary may vary depending on qualifications, licensure, and other relevant factors