Elementary Teacher – Windham Southwest Supervisory Union – West Halifax, VT

The Southern Valley School District, has an opening for an Elementary teacher for combine 3rd and 4th grades for the 2020-2021 school year at the Halifax School campus.SVUUSD is looking for a teacher who shows a genuine interest and passion for working with children and families as well as having excellent communication and collaboration skills.We are looking for someone with a strong literacy background and experience working in a combined classroom setting. The applicant should be a teacher whom is reflective, innovative, and open to new learning. Our teachers are expected to work as a collaborative team, in a small supportive rural environment. Successful candidate for this position will be responsible for: oPlanning, implementing and assessing student progressionoActively engaging their students in learning and will be prepared to explain and present materialoMaintaining current knowledge of curriculum and instructional best practicesoConducting classes with integrity and modeling appropriate characteroMaintaining classroom behavior/management and inspiring a positive environment to promote learningoModeling intellectual curiosityoProvide accurate records for attendance, and preparing grade records in accordance with school rules and evaluate classwork and assessments in a fair and equitable manneroDevelop academic relationships with students and counsel them as neededoBeing proactive with parents in order to discuss students academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements oBeing actively involved in the school communityMinimum qualificationsoBachelors DegreeoCertified at the Elementary School level in the State of VermontInterested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, proof of licensure, copies of transcripts and three current letters of references