Elementary Teacher- Washington Village School; Echo Valley SD

Elementary Teacher
- Washington Village School (Echo Valley SD)

Central Vermont Supervisory Union Washington Village School - Washington, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Job Title: TEACHER-ELEMENTARY
Reports To: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, serves as classroom teacher in grades Kindergarten through 5, or a combination thereof and creates a flexible program and environment that helps all students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals. The position may serve as a generalist (teaching multiple subjects to the same students) or content specialist (teaching one or more content areas to multiple students) based on site needs and administrative direction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Planning & Preparation:
Effectively integrates solid content knowledge into the curricula, makes connections between the content and other academic discipline(s), and develops relationships among topics and concepts in teaching plans and practices. Integrates current best practices, research, and education laws into the teaching plans and practices to assure the most effective educational program for our students. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of students including intellectual, social, and emotional characteristics of age group;

students' varied approaches to learning; student skills and knowledge; student interests and cultural heritage; student economic influences; and student family, school and community context. Selects and integrates instructional goals that are valuable, clearly stated, measurable, and suitable for diverse students, and that create opportunities for different types of learning. Seeks and effectively utilizes all available school and district teaching and student resources to enhance instruction and learning.

Designs coherent instruction (including learning activities, instructional materials and resources, instructional groups, lesson and unit structure and the like) that reflect current best practices in the field and support the instructional goals. Accurately and thoroughly assesses student learning using instructional goals; clearly communicates assessment criteria and standards to students; and effectively utilizes assessment results to plan for individuals and groups of students.

Uses student assessment information to assist the IEP/504 Case Manager in developing and implementing an effective standard based Individual Educational Plan (IEP)/504 Plan for those students who qualify for such services. Learning Environment:
Creates and maintains an environment of respect and rapport. Establishes a culture for learning that incorporates the importance of content, student pride in high quality work, and high expectations for student achievement. Effectively and efficiently manages classroom procedures including instructional groups, transitions, materials and supplies handling, and the performance of non‑instructional duties. Assures productive, effective, and efficient use of para educators and volunteers in the classroom.

Effectively manages student behavior by clearly communicating expectations, monitoring student behavior at all times, and successfully and respectfully responding to student behavior and misbehavior. Develops and implements effective student behavior support plans as needed. Effectively organizes classroom furniture and other physical resources to promote learning, safety and accessibility. Provides a safe learning environment for all students. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Instruction:
Communicates directions and procedures clearly, accurately and effectively both in spoken and written language. Effectively utilizes questioning and discussion techniques in the classroom to promote student participation and to successfully engage students in the discussion. Effectively and appropriately engages students in learning to maximize student comprehension of the lesson through representation of content, activities and assignments,…