Music Teacher

Sustainability Academy - SY26/27

 

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.”

 

Our Mission:

 

At the Sustainability Academy we are learning together to gain the knowledge, skills and habits of responsible community members.

We make a difference by creating social, environmental, and economic justice in our community and world.

 

Burlington School District (BSD) is seeking a passionate and energetic Elementary Music Teacher to join the District’s dynamic team on a Limited Teacher Contract for the SY26/27 school year. This person will be responsible for providing all students with an enriched Learning Center environment containing a wide variety of materials and procedures that will invite intellectual growth and aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of our school’s resources; for providing professional development to all staff in the integration of technology across the curriculum; and for developing curricular models and resources to support this professional development. Promotes enthusiasm for growth and development. Creates and maintains a safe and respectful learning environment. Creates a relationship of mutual trust and respect with students from all backgrounds and abilities. 

  

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:(include but not limited to)

• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in EST (education study team) and Special Educators to meet the needs of all students, including students with disabilities.
• Participate in scheduled in-service days and staff meetings.
• Use discretion in discussing school affairs, recognizing the value of positive school-community relations.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education, goals, and instructional objectives.
• Comply with Board and administrative policies, regulations, and procedures and reinforce students’ doing the same.
• Report incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, bullying, hazing, zero-tolerance offenses, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to state law and board policies.
• Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Attendance in accordance with established days/hours of work.
• Perform other tasks and duties as appropriate and/or assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: 

Job Requirements:

• Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License
• Endorsement in Music (12) or eligible for Vermont Provisional License. 
• Documented or eligible for NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher status.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in teaching at the elementary school level
• Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring).
• Knowledge of curriculum planning using “backwards design”, differentiated instruction, and formative assessment.
• Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support.

 Preferred Attributes:

• Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.
• Experience in a professional/teaching learning community; experience in co-teaching/collaborating with other educators.
• Familiarity with integrated technology as a learning tool.
• Evidence of implementing inclusive practices for students with special needs.
• Ongoing educational post graduate coursework in education or subject area, including diversity, equity and inclusion.

Employment Benefits & Terms

• SALARY: As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association. This is a salaried position paid Bi-Weekly with a lump sum payment for the summer period.
• SCHOOL YEAR: 10 months, 187 workdays (based on start date), 7.75 per day/38.75 per week
• BENEFITS: Benefits eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start day. BSD Benefits!
• PAID TIME: Sick Time / Personal Time As per the Master Agreement.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

 

The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.