Math Teacher - Jean Garvin School

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Math Teacher - Jean Garvin School

The Jean Garvin School is an inclusive space that inspires transformation. Our mission is to provide a supportive and differentiated approach for students to experience success through independence, mastery, belonging and generosity.

Jean Garvin School is seeking a Math teacher that is passionate about embracing each student's individuality and strengths, while developing and implementing academic instruction. A small group setting supports student academic success in a friendly, therapeutic, and encouraging environment.

If you enjoy working with middle school to high school students and value enhancing social, emotional, and behavioral development in an alternative educational setting, apply today!

The ideal candidate will have sufficient course work in Math to facilitate an engaging learning environment with opportunity for hands on, experiential learning that will connect academic skills with practical application in the real world. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary to help differentiate curriculum and support varied learning styles will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Educational Director and Special Educator to develop strategies and instruction that address students’ IEP goals and the Vermont Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities
• Maintain student records for reporting purposes (e.g. classroom data, attendance, progress reports, etc.).
• Collaborate with other teachers in all areas of classroom development and operation
• Collaborate with specialists, parents, public school personnel, and other treatment providers
• Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings
• Participate in planning and supervising non-academic school activities (ex. P.E., Health, electives, community/recreational activities, etc.)
• Utilize diagnostic teaching, informal assessments, and ongoing progress monitoring to assess student's academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
• Help to resolve interpersonal conflicts, teach problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Teaching License
• • Applicants who are eligible for a provisional license are also encouraged to apply.
• Valid driver's license, use of a personal vehicle and a clean driving record
• Must be comfortable with and capable of being compassionately assertive and thriving within a dynamic environment that utilizes Relational and Trauma Informed instructional strategies.

Structure:

• Full time
• Exempt
• Salary starting at $46,530
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

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Benefits:

• 193 day contract with paid school breaks plus 11 paid holidays and 10 personal/ sick days
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.