Academic Specialist

Mt. Mansfield UUSD•Huntington, VT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Brewster-Pierce Memorial School is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, and student-centered Academic Specialist to join our school community. This position is designed for a licensed educator who is passionate about ensuring all students receive the instruction and support they need to be successful. The Academic Specialist will partner closely with the Grade 3/4 classroom teacher to provide differentiated instruction through flexible small groups, targeted interventions, and individualized support within an inclusive classroom environment.

Requirements

Licensed educator
Passionate about ensuring all students receive the instruction and support they need to be successful
Demonstrate knowledge, experience, and a commitment to the following: Love and care for all students.
Believe that all students can learn and achieve at high levels.
Build positive, trusting relationships that create a strong foundation for learning.
Collaborate closely with classroom teachers to design and deliver differentiated instruction that meets the needs of a wide range of learners.
Demonstrate knowledge of effective literacy and mathematics instructional practices, including intervention strategies and evidence-based instructional approaches.
Demonstrate proactive, trauma-informed, and relationship-centered instructional practices.
Demonstrate an understanding of and experience implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
Demonstrate knowledge of high-quality literacy instruction, standards-based mathematics, inquiry-based learning, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to the success of every learner and engage in ongoing professional growth to support diverse learners.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the Grade 3/4 classroom teacher to provide differentiated instruction through flexible small groups, targeted interventions, and individualized support within an inclusive classroom environment.
Provide flexible small-group and individualized instruction to support student growth while maintaining high expectations for all learners.
Use assessment data to identify student needs, monitor progress, and adjust instruction accordingly.
Support inclusive classroom practices by helping students successfully access Tier 1 instruction.
Foster student independence, confidence, perseverance, and a growth mindset.
Create learning experiences that honor diversity, celebrate individual strengths, and promote belonging.
Implement strategies that support students' social-emotional development, self-regulation, and engagement in learning.
Collaborate effectively and respectfully with classroom teachers, interventionists, special educators, administrators, and families to support student success.
Use evidence-based decision making to continuously evaluate instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.
Seek and embrace constructive feedback with the belief that continuous professional growth improves outcomes for students.
Maintain a flexible, solution-oriented mindset and contribute positively to a collaborative school culture.