What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Language Learner Teacher (per-diem) position at ST JOHNSBURY SCHOOL?
English Language Learner Teacher (per-diem)
The St. Johnsbury School District (STJSD) serves more than 1,000 students, Pre-K through 8th grade and tuition our high school students to several area public and independent high schools. We are looking for a per-diem based English Language Learner Teacher for the 2025 school year to support learners PK-12.
Job Summary:
The Saint Johnsbury School seeks a per-diem based ELL teacher to support English Learners for the FY25 school year. The ideal candidate will have a Vermont state license in teaching English Learners (also known as ELL, ESL, TESOL) and will have experience establishing a safe, welcoming, positive learning environment for English Learners.
General Responsibilities:
- Follow all guidelines and procedures for English Learners as outlined by the VT Agency of Education and St. Johnsbury School District
- Screening of students who may qualify as English Learners
- Facilitation and administration of WIDA assessments
- Providing instruction and intervention to support English Learners
- Collaboration with families and classroom teachers to provide instructional opportunities.
- Knowledge of best practices regarding relationship building, creating a safe yet challenging learning environment, and motivation and student management, particularly for students who are not yet fully proficient in English.
- Evidence of strong connection with students and families
- Experience working with Multilingual Liaisons or interpreters preferred.
- Knowledge of elementary research-based best practices, including project-based and hands-on learning.
Qualifications:
- Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
- EL endorsement required.
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Compensation and Benefits
The position is for the academic year starting in August 2024 and does not offer any benefits.
Saint Johnsbury School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.