Academic Support Teacher

Overview

The purpose of this position is to improve student learning outcomes while strengthening St. Johnsbury School’s ability to provide high quality instruction and intervention as part of our MTSS. An Academic Support Team Member will aid in the improvement of Universal instruction through peer coaching, collaborative teaching (side‑by‑side), using high‑leverage instructional practices, research informed decision making, and an ongoing commitment to individual student success.

Additionally, members will provide layered supports via small group instruction (push‑in or pull‑out) to struggling learners identified through ongoing assessments, in the areas of reading and mathematics.

• Serve as a coach and provide support to all teachers as needed.
• Assist teachers with collecting, analyzing, and utilizing summative and formative data to monitor student achievement and effectiveness of instruction.
• Provide individualized, classroom‑based support to implement program and effective practices, including modeling and demonstration lessons that are Universally Designed (UDL).
• Provide targeted small group instruction to students.
• Assist in identifying, coordinating, and providing professional development in accordance with SU goals.
• Serve on curriculum committee(s) and support the implementation of Multi‑Tiered System of Support.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.

• Education:
  
  Master’s preferred, Bachelor’s required.
• Experience:
  
  At least 5 years of teaching experience.

• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with a variety of constituents, including central office and building administration, professional teaching staff, and support staff.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Flexibility to accommodate changes in schedules.
• Evaluation of impact:
  Professional Reflection(s), Teacher Surveys, Formative Assessments, Observations from Administration Learning Walks, Local assessment, and SBAC student growth data.

• Strong data assessment and decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills to manage data and reports.

• Problem‑solving / Decision‑making.
• Emotional resilience and stability.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication with listening, both in writing and verbally.
• Cultural competency.
• Confidentiality.
• Ethical decision‑making.

Ability to maintain overall physical and mental well‑being sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position on a sustained basis, including regular attendance and punctuality. Practice appropriate self‑care, follow district health, safety, and wellness policies, and participate in required health and safety trainings. Manage work‑related stress associated with high levels of responsibility, decision‑making, and public accountability.

Salary follows the Teacher’s Collective Bargaining Agreement and is based on years of experience and educational level. Teachers receive a salary of $49,750 to $88,985 per year, work 186 school days each year, and receive 15 sick days, 4 emergency days, 5 personal days, and 5 bereavement days. Health insurance coverage is provided by BCBS of Vermont, with the employer paying $1,900 for single coverage or $4,000 for multi‑person plan plus 100% of prescription costs.

Employer also pays for single dental coverage, employee life insurance, and long‑term disability insurance. Benefits include an employee wellness program, half‑days during inservice for wellness activities, and access to InvestEAP, PATH, mental health resources, employee connect, travel connect, Lincoln Wellnesspath, Lifekeys, life insurance, and long‑term disability insurance.

Saint Johnsbury School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.