Art Instructor - Edmunds Middle School SY26/27

Burlington School District•Burlington, VT

About The Position

Art Instructor Edmunds Middle School 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.” The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who: Value different cultures; Engage with the community; Communicate effectively; Think creatively; Skillfully solve problems; and Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential. The Middle School Art Instructor is responsible for designing, organizing, and delivering creative, engaging, and developmentally appropriate art lessons that inspire students to explore their artistic potential while supporting their overall academic, social, and emotional growth. The teacher will implement instruction aligned with state curriculum standards, assess and document student progress, and provide meaningful feedback to foster continuous improvement. A key part of this role is creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment where students of all backgrounds and abilities feel valued, supported, and encouraged to express themselves through art.

Requirements

Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License covering the middle school grade levels.
Endorsement in Art.
Documented or eligible for NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher status.
Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Demonstrated experience in teaching Art courses.
Demonstrated experience in differentiating instruction and planning curriculum aligned with Common Core standards/instruction.
Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring).
Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching at the middle school level.
Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.
Experience in a professional/teaching-learning community (PLC); experience in co-teaching/collaborating with other educators.
Evidence of student-centered learning approaches including personalizing instruction and supporting students meeting core proficiencies
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.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans, class activities, and a variety of instructional materials that facilitate active and meaningful learning.
Develop lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established expectations.
Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Assess and record learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction based on the assessments.
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.