FT Special Educator - Community Classroom @ Woodstock Union MS/HS

Mountain Views Supervisory Union • Woodstock, VT

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About The Position

Woodstock Union Middle and High School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Special Educator to lead and expand our innovative Community Classroom program . This is a powerful opportunity to support students with diverse needs while shaping a program that fosters independence, community engagement, academic success, and vocational readiness. This full-time position is ideal for an educator ready to innovate and build strong community connections. You will be responsible for: Program Leadership: Leading and collaborating with a team of talented paraeducators to ensure high-quality, individualized instruction. Direct Student Support (Middle/High School): Providing instruction across academic, vocational, and functional learning domains. Comprehensive Case Management: Overseeing IEP development , progress monitoring, and compliance, ensuring students are integrated into the least restrictive environment. Intervention Specialist: Developing and implementing targeted interventions for students' cognitive, communication, social-emotional, behavioral, mobility, personal care, and self-regulation needs. Wrap-Around Collaboration: Partnering with related service providers (SLP, OT, PT), general education teams, and crucial external agencies (like HireAbility, UVM CDC Cares, HCRS, Rutland Mental Health, and I-Team) to provide comprehensive student and family support. A core function of this role is preparing students for life beyond high school. You will: Evaluate and enhance programming aligned with best practices in functional academics, life skills, and post-secondary transition planning. Facilitate job exploration experiences, internships, and employment readiness skill development. Coordinate support staff in the community to ensure meaningful, hands-on learning in real-world settings that align with IEP goals. Collaborate with our Center for Community Connections (C3) staff to cultivate partnerships with local businesses to support student employment.

Requirements

• Hold or be eligible for a Vermont Educator License with an appropriate Special Education endorsement.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in education.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Utilize data-driven decision-making to inform instruction and program development.
• Have expertise in integrating technology for differentiated instruction.
• Have experience or a strong interest in transition planning, vocational training, and community-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Leading and collaborating with a team of talented paraeducators to ensure high-quality, individualized instruction.
• Direct Student Support (Middle/High School): Providing instruction across academic, vocational, and functional learning domains.
• Comprehensive Case Management: Overseeing IEP development , progress monitoring, and compliance, ensuring students are integrated into the least restrictive environment.
• Intervention Specialist: Developing and implementing targeted interventions for students' cognitive, communication, social-emotional, behavioral, mobility, personal care, and self-regulation needs.
• Wrap-Around Collaboration: Partnering with related service providers (SLP, OT, PT), general education teams, and crucial external agencies (like HireAbility, UVM CDC Cares, HCRS, Rutland Mental Health, and I-Team) to provide comprehensive student and family support.
• Evaluate and enhance programming aligned with best practices in functional academics, life skills, and post-secondary transition planning.
• Facilitate job exploration experiences, internships, and employment readiness skill development.
• Coordinate support staff in the community to ensure meaningful, hands-on learning in real-world settings that align with IEP goals.
• Collaborate with our Center for Community Connections (C3) staff to cultivate partnerships with local businesses to support student employment.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, and vision plans, plus a generous district-sponsored retirement contribution.
• Professional Growth: Access to embedded PD and tuition reimbursement for up to 6 credits at the UVM graduate rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed