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Special Education Teacher: On-Top Alternative Program (2021-2022 SY)

Employer
Burlington Public Schools
Location
Burlington, VT, US
Salary
Per Year

Job Details

On Top, one of Burlington High School's Alternative programs is seeking a passionate, collaborative and energetic Special Education Teacher to join a school committed to high levels of social-emotional and trauma-informed care for all students in an alternative setting. This position requires working with a diverse student population, a flexible and growth mindset, and creativity in developing and delivering an alternative project-based curriculum. Applicants must be dedicated to the belief and desire for the inclusion of all students, and eager to be a member of a high-energy, fast-paced dedicated special education team as well as individual student teams in support of student success for all.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Special Educators provide support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibilities for developing special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines: collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Instructional Strategies
      1. Collaborate with other classroom teachers, school psychologists, learning disabilities specialists, speech/hearing specialists, and school social workers to provide an integrated plan for developing the capacities of their students.
      2. Set learning goals for each student, assess their progress and record their evaluations.
      3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
      4. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
      5. Update parents on their students' progress and enlist parental support with behavior control and home activities designed to supplement their classroom lessons.
      6. Supervise and train paraeducators.
  • Student Growth and Development
      1. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
      2. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
  • Classroom Management and Organization
      1. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' physical, social, and emotional development.
      2. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
      3. Consult with classroom teachers regarding the management of student behavior according to IEP.
      4. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
      5. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials as required.
  • Communication
    1. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
    2. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
    3. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education:
  1. Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, or related field.
  2. Preferred: Master's degree in Education or Speech-Language Pathology.
  3. Certification Preferred: Valid Educator License granted by the Vermont Department of Education with an Educational Speech-Language Pathologist Endorsement.
  • Experience :
  1. Experience in closely working with, providing direct instruction to, and case-managing special education students.
  2. Experience in planning, leading, and managing large and potentially complex IEP meetings with students, parents, teachers, outside agencies, community mentors, and other support people
  • List Specific Skills And/Or Abilities Required:
  1. Ability to train and supervise para-educators
  2. Demonstrated ability to work with teacher colleagues and other school and community agencies to support student success in the classroom
  3. Ability to co-teach with other educators.
  4. Critical-thinking skills are used to accurately assess students' progress and adjust lessons to their needs.
  5. Strong communication skills.

SALARY: As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association.

Primary Location:
ONTOP
Salary Range:
Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time

Company

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.” Located in Burlington, Vermont. The District has a vibrant, picturesque, culturally diverse community on Lake Champlain. With our excellent school system, parks, and local ski mountains within an hour’s drive, it is not surprising that Burlington routinely finds itself on the “best places in the country to raise children” lists.

 

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
802-865-5332
Location
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington
VT
05401
United States

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