Special Education Administrator - Jean Garvin School

Howard Center•Burlington, VT

13d

About The Position

The Special Education Administrator at Jean Garvin School provides guidance and leadership in instruction, curriculum planning, and evaluation, with active involvement with faculty, staff, and students. The role primarily facilitates collaboration between internal team members and external LEA partners for IEP determination, evaluation, and school discharge planning. Jean Garvin School is described as an inclusive space that supports student transformation. Its mission is to provide a supportive, differentiated approach that helps students experience success through independence, mastery, belonging, and generosity.

Requirements

1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
Advanced knowledge of and experience with the client population served and applicable education and treatment models.
Vermont Special Education License.
Interest in pursuing a Vermont Professional Administrator Endorsement.
Valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle.
Fingerprints.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary school contact and collaborator with public school partners.
Facilitate multidisciplinary educational team meetings, IEP team meetings, and other educational team meetings.
Plan, supervise, and evaluate all aspects of specialized instructional services.
Supervise, evaluate, and support the professional development of special education and related-services staff or contractors.
Guide and train special education teachers in IEP development, review, and revision.
Oversee and ensure appropriate licensing and implementation of regulations for special education services at the school.
Work with special education teachers to develop schedules that use staff and building resources effectively.

Benefits

36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees, increasing with years of service; pro-rated for positions of 16 hours or more.
Comprehensive health insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families; pro-rated for part-time positions. The plan features no deductible.
Two dental plan options.
Vision insurance.
Employer 401(k) contributions.
Employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term insurance.
Medical and childcare flexible spending accounts.
Childcare stipend.
Employee assistance program.
Employee referral program with financial payment.
Discounted online undergraduate and graduate courses through Champlain College truED.
Workplace wellness program, including physical fitness groups, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing wellness advocacy and education.
Voluntary benefits and discounts from local and international businesses, including gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, and auto/home insurance.