The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision:

“Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. – Join the journey.”

The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:

• Value different cultures

• Engage with the community

• Communicate effectively

• Think creatively

• Skillfully solve problems

• Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual, and personal potential

Position Overview

The Burlington School District is seeking passionate and dedicated educators and student support professionals to join our schools for the 2026–2027 school year.

We are currently accepting applications for multiple licensed positions across the district, including:

• Elementary Teachers

• Special Education Teachers

• School Counselors

• Art Instructors

• Academic Interventionists

Successful candidates will support BSD’s commitment to high levels of achievement for all students by creating inclusive, engaging, and culturally responsive learning environments. These positions work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and the broader school community to ensure students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Instructional & Professional Responsibilities

(include but not limited to)

• Plan, prepare, and implement engaging lessons and learning experiences aligned with district and state standards.

• Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that supports diverse learners.

• Assess and monitor student progress and adjust instruction or supports accordingly.

• Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and student support teams to meet the needs of all students.

• Participate in EST (Education Support Team) processes and multidisciplinary collaboration where applicable.

• Maintain accurate records of student progress and required documentation.

• Participate in professional development, in-service days, and staff meetings.

• Implement district instructional goals and educational philosophy.

• Maintain strong relationships with students, families, and community members.

• Comply with Board and administrative policies, regulations, and procedures.

• Report incidents and respond to emergency situations in accordance with district policies and state law.

• Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Fine Arts, or a related field required.

• Vermont Educator License (or eligibility for licensure) in the appropriate endorsement area.

• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse student populations.

• Training or experience supporting English Language Learners (ELL).

• Experience with collaborative teaching, inclusive practices, or interdisciplinary teams.

• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered learning and differentiated instruction.

• Evidence of implementing inclusive practices for students with special needs.

• Ongoing professional learning related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Employment Benefits & Terms

• SALARY: As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association. This is a salaried position paid Bi-Weekly with a lump sum payment for the summer period.
• SCHOOL YEAR: 10 months, 187 workdays (based on start date), 7.75 per day/38.75 per week
• BENEFITS: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Additionally, we 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.

As part of our five year strategic plan we have outlined four priority areas of importance to our District.

Specifically:

Priority area number one, Belonging and Well-Being - Students, families, and staff will experience a sense of belonging and students and staff will feel their well-being is supported in our district.

Priority area number four, Educators Who Look Like Our Students - Students and families will have a community of teachers, school leaders and district staff that are representative of the global majority.

Our goal with this Strategic Plan is for Burlington School District to be student-centered and responsive to the full range of identities, abilities, cultures, and languages in our community, such that every student is challenged, empowered, and engaged in their learning throughout
their time in our schools.