Elementary Teacher - Burlington School District SY

Elementary Teacher (Limited Teacher Contract) – Burlington School District (SY26/27)

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

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

- Join the journey.

Mission:
Graduate students who engage with the community, think creatively, skillfully solve problems, and achieve at their highest academic, intellectual, and personal potential.

• Instruct elementary students in subject matters and skills that promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Create, organize, and implement meaningful and engaging lessons and instructional programs that guide students to fulfill their academic potential and develop character, personality and social and emotional skills.
• Promote enthusiasm for growth and development; adhere to state curriculum standards; collect and report detailed student performance records.
• Create and maintain a safe and respectful learning environment and build mutually trusting relationships with students from all backgrounds and abilities.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans, class activities, and a variety of instructional materials that facilitate active and meaningful learning.
• Deliver assignments in designated locations and times; assess learning continuously and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with colleagues, including EST and Special Educators, to meet needs of all students, including those with disabilities.
• Participate in scheduled in‑service days and staff meetings; use discretion when discussing school affairs; uphold district philosophy, goals and instructional objectives.
• Report incidents (fights, suspected abuse, substance abuse, harassment, bullying, hazing, zero‑tolerance offenses, etc.) and respond to emergencies and safety concerns.
• Attend school days and hours of work; perform other assigned tasks as needed.

• Develop lesson plans and tests in accordance with established expectations.
• Assess and record learning continuously and adjust instruction based on assessments.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in educational study teams (EST) and with Special Educators.
• Participate in scheduled in‑service days and staff meetings.
• Use discretion in discussing school affairs and support positive school‑community relations.
• Implement the district’s philosophy of education, goals, and instructional objectives in instruction and actions.
• Comply with Board and administrative policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Maintain student safety and a positive learning environment in accordance with state law and board policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts or Science (required).
• Licensed or eligible for a Vermont Educators License.
• Endorsement in Elementary Education or eligible for a Vermont Provisional License.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Training or experience with English Language Learners.
• Experience in a professional/teaching learning community, including co‑teaching and collaboration 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 postgraduate coursework in education or subject area, including diversity, equity & inclusion.

• Salary: As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association. Position paid bi‑weekly with a lump‑sum summer payment.
• School Year: 10 months, 187 workdays (based on start date), 7.75 per day / 38.75 per week.
• 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.

The 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. We also 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.