SPECIAL EDUCATOR/LEARNING SPECIALIST
- Employer
- Essex Westford School District
- Location
- Essex Junction, VT, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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We are seeking a skilled professional to case manage, coordinate and implement effective interventions for special education, 504 and EST at our Hiawatha Elementary School (grades PK-3) as part of a team of Learning Specialists. We are seeking candidates who have experience working with students with intensive needs and emotional disorders. The position shall involve consultation to a vertical and grade level team, and evaluating and developing intervention programs with a focus on literacy, math and behavior.
Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
- Hold or be eligible to hold a valid VT Educator license with a Special Educator (3-82) or Consulting Teacher (3-85) endorsement preferred. Other teaching endorsements considered for candidates with a strong background in working with students with special needs.
- Strong math and/or literacy background
- Strong background in behavior intervention and familiarity with trauma-informed classrooms/teaching preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a vertical teaching team, and as a team of learning specialists
- Successful co-teaching experience desirable
- Demonstrated commitment to the belief that all children can learn and succeed in school
-Possess knowledge and skill in implementing standards based curricula, differentiated instruction and formative assessment in a collaborative environment.
-Candidates with knowledge of MTSS and experience working in schools that have implemented this systems approach desirable
For a list of additional qualifications and duties, please Click Here for a copy of the job description.
Applications only accepted electronically through www.schoolspring.com.
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Welcome to Hiawatha Elementary School!
Please visit our home page on www.ewsd.org
Job Requirements EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your schoolspring application. Selected individuals shall also be subject to a criminal records background checks, and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Click Here for additional background check information.At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred Master degree preferred Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
Application Instructions Please answer the following questions relative to your candidacy for this position:
Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Do you hold a valid VT Educator license in the applicable endorsement area of the posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes (please indicate the endorsement code(s), license level(s), and expiration date(s))
- No (please explain your current licensing status)
2. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement, have you ever worked under a provisional license in the State of Vermont?
Yes/No
3. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement area, have you successfully completed the required Praxis I exam and Praxis II exam (if applicable) for licensure?
Yes/No
4. Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
5. Our district vision is : Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one. What does this mean to you as an elementary special educator? How would this be reflected in your teaching and everyday interactions with students and colleagues?
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
6. Describe how specialized instruction supports an MTSS framework.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information Katherine Grykien
34 Hiawatha Avenue
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7757
Fax: 802-879-8190
Email: kgrykien@ewsd.org
Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
- Hold or be eligible to hold a valid VT Educator license with a Special Educator (3-82) or Consulting Teacher (3-85) endorsement preferred. Other teaching endorsements considered for candidates with a strong background in working with students with special needs.
- Strong math and/or literacy background
- Strong background in behavior intervention and familiarity with trauma-informed classrooms/teaching preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a vertical teaching team, and as a team of learning specialists
- Successful co-teaching experience desirable
- Demonstrated commitment to the belief that all children can learn and succeed in school
-Possess knowledge and skill in implementing standards based curricula, differentiated instruction and formative assessment in a collaborative environment.
-Candidates with knowledge of MTSS and experience working in schools that have implemented this systems approach desirable
For a list of additional qualifications and duties, please Click Here for a copy of the job description.
Applications only accepted electronically through www.schoolspring.com.
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Welcome to Hiawatha Elementary School!
Please visit our home page on www.ewsd.org
Job Requirements EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your schoolspring application. Selected individuals shall also be subject to a criminal records background checks, and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Click Here for additional background check information.
Application Instructions Please answer the following questions relative to your candidacy for this position:
Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Do you hold a valid VT Educator license in the applicable endorsement area of the posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes (please indicate the endorsement code(s), license level(s), and expiration date(s))
- No (please explain your current licensing status)
2. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement, have you ever worked under a provisional license in the State of Vermont?
Yes/No
3. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement area, have you successfully completed the required Praxis I exam and Praxis II exam (if applicable) for licensure?
Yes/No
4. Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
5. Our district vision is : Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one. What does this mean to you as an elementary special educator? How would this be reflected in your teaching and everyday interactions with students and colleagues?
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
6. Describe how specialized instruction supports an MTSS framework.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information Katherine Grykien
34 Hiawatha Avenue
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7757
Fax: 802-879-8190
Email: kgrykien@ewsd.org
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