Burlington High School is seeking a passionate and energetic Special Educator to join a school committed to high levels of achievement of all students, and work within our Bridge program. This position requires working with IEP/504 students who are typically capable of attending and learning in the general education environment; however, their social/emotional, academic, and executive functioning needs regularly interfere with their ability to attend to their school responsibilities. Applicants must be dedicated to the belief and desire for the inclusion and success of all students, and eager to be a member of a high energy, fast-paced, and committed special education team.

Job Requirements:

• Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
• Endorsement in special education or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
• Documented or eligible for NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher status as applicable
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Job Functions:

• Providing in-class accommodations and modifications to the curriculum (and when needed, insular classes taught within the Bridge space)
• Providing specialized instruction in content areas related to IEP (Learning Labs)
• Developing and implementing behavior plans, including positive behavior modification, and processing behavioral incidents with students
• Providing social-emotional and executive functioning support and interventions
• Training and supervising paraeducators providing support services to students on IEPs
• Communicating and maintaining positive relationships with parents and guardians of students with complex needs
• Case management (writing individualized education plans, communications with families, collaboration with related service providers, etc.) of a limited number of students;
• Teaching in small group instructional settings
• Developing IEP goals and progress reports that are reflective of a student's needs;
• Planning, leading, and managing large and potentially complex IEP meetings with students, parents, teachers, and other support people
• Connecting with outside agencies to support students (clinicians, therapists, physicians)
• Demonstrated skills in effective consultation with teacher colleagues and other school and community agencies to support student success in the general education classroom
• Demonstrated ability to complete required IEP and other required documents in a timely and efficient way
• Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring).
• Knowledge of best practices in engaging and motivating students and managing student behaviors.

Preferred Attributes :

• Experience working with and/or teaching individuals with special needs
• Participation in professional learning community groups, including working collaboratively with colleagues to plan units of study, review student data and progress, and adjust instruction.
• A commitment to student-centered learning approaches including personalizing instruction, universal design for learning, and supporting students meeting core proficiencies
• Training and experience with English Language Learners and students with disabilities.

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

Primary Location:
Burlington High School
Salary Range:
per CBA - per CBA / Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time