Company name
Burlington School District
Location
Burlington, VT, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Posted on
Aug 18, 2021
Profile
The Burlington School District seeks an energetic, skilled instructional assistant to fill a full time position to support Swahili-speaking students at the high school and middle school level. We are looking for a candidate who is proficient in both English and Swahili and has an understanding of the Burlington School system. This position requires cultural humility, the ability to remain calm in addressing challenging situations and the ability to inspire and encourage students to meet their most rigorous potential.
Candidate will support students in the classroom in both middle schools and high school, following the lead of classroom teachers and using a Restorative Practice approach to proactively ensure that all students feel safe, seen, heard, valued, and respected within our community. For the 2021 - 2022 school year, this position will be focused on providing support in Hunt Middle School, Edmunds Middle School, and Burlington High School.
Qualifications:
Proficient in Swahili and English
Experience with youth
An understanding of the Burlington School System
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with students, parents and school staff.
Job Responsibilities/Duties:
Provide instructional support and coordination between teachers and students.
Facilitate conversations and activities with students around issues of academic achievement as well as race, equity, and fostering a restorative community.
Provide consistent support to Swahili-speaking students throughout classroom and broader school experiences.
Facilitate small group conversations based on need.
Position Type:
Full-time
Equal Opportunity Employer
Burlington School District 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. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Christopher Celotto
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, Vermont 05401
Phone:
802-864-2159
Email:
ccelotto@bsdvt.org
Learn more online at http://www.SchoolSpring.com/job?3648334
Company info
Burlington School District
Christopher Celotto
Phone : 802-864-2159