Educational Instructor I

WASHINGTON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INC • Barre, VT

8d • $53,840 - $56,597 • Onsite

About The Position

Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) is seeking a Lead Academic Interventionist to provide academic instruction, classroom support, and enrichment activities for elementary-aged students with significant emotional and behavioral challenges. In collaboration with the Beckley Day Program (BDP) Special Educator, this position supports students’ educational development and helps maintain a structured, supportive, and engaging learning environment. The role assists with academic programming, classroom organization, behavioral support, and individualized and group learning activities, and contributes to students’ social and emotional development through behavioral and crisis plan implementation, team meetings, and community-based and summer programming.

This is a full-time position based at the Beckley Day Program. It includes classroom-based academic support, participation in team and staff meetings, and involvement in summer and other nonacademic programming. Candidates must meet the position’s physical and safety requirements and comply with applicable WCMHS policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• At least two years of experience working in an elementary classroom setting with students who have emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Ability to support elementary-level instruction, organize classroom materials, assist with academic programming, and complete administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Ability and willingness to learn and implement approved crisis de-escalation and safety techniques, follow individualized behavioral and crisis plans, and support the physical safety of students and others.
• Ability to perform physical intervention when required and authorized, consistent with agency training and policies, and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication, computer, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, school personnel, WCMHS staff, and other professionals.
• Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle for transporting students to school, appointments, and community activities.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical and safety requirements and comply with applicable WCMHS policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and classroom support in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, in collaboration with the BDP Special Educator.
• Develop and facilitate age-appropriate enrichment activities for elementary-aged students in individual and group settings, including summer and nonacademic programming.
• Assist with classroom organization, instructional materials, administrative tasks, data entry, and documentation supporting educational programming.
• Follow established behavioral and crisis plans, support students during challenging situations, and use approved crisis de-escalation and safety techniques in accordance with agency training and procedures.
• Collaborate with the BDP Special Educator, Program Coordinator, classroom staff, and other professionals through regular team meetings, staff meetings, and supervision.
• Support students’ participation in community activities, school-related activities, and appointments by providing transportation when needed, in accordance with agency policies and vehicle insurance requirements.
• Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment, complete required documentation, follow WCMHS policies and procedures, and perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement contribution matching
• Paid time off: 12.5 flexible holidays, 12 days of sick time, and 12 days of vacation during the first year; paid time off increases with years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time