Elementary Substitute Teacher

About the Employer

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Vermont standards for students in grades K-2 within a classroom setting.
• Build a classroom environment that promotes belonging, respect, and positive relationship among students.
• Support students' social-emotional development alongside academic learning
• Use formative assessment and student data to guide instruction and make responsive decisions for both whole-group and small-group learning
• Differentiate instruction to support students with varying academic abilities, learning styles, and developmental needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and support staff to ensure student success.
• Communicate regularly with families and caregivers to support student learning and development.
• Participate actively in school-wide initiatives that promote positive school culture and student wellbeing.
• Use basic computer or technology tools to support classroom documentation, communication, and program needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field, required.
• Valid Vermont teaching license (or ability to obtain), required.
• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferred.

Job Title

Rutland Public Schools - K-2 Elementary Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

Position Summary

Rutland City Public Schools is seeking a professional, collaborative, and student-centered educator to join our team as a K-2 elementary teacher. We are looking for a passionate teacher who is committed to creating a classroom environment where all students feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Knowledge/Skills

Applicants with experience or knowledge in the following areas will be favorably considered:
• Early elementary literacy instruction and foundational reading skills
• Elementary mathematics instruction and conceptual understanding
• Social-emotional learning and relationship-based classroom practices
• Trauma-informed practices
• Restorative approaches
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and move throughout the facility as required to perform job duties.
• Ability to sit, bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions related to teaching tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and families in person and through various communication methods.
• Ability to operate standard classroom and office equipment, including computers and instructional technology.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance.

Schedule and Duties

Schedule and duties may vary based on assignment and school needs.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action (EOE/AA)

Rutland City Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.