Special Education Teacher - Fay Honey Knopp Memorial School

Howard Center•Rutland, VT

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fay Honey Knopp Memorial School is seeking a Special Educator passionate about championing inclusive practices and student-centered learning. This role involves embracing each student's individuality and strengths through flexible pathways and supporting staff in understanding learning differences. The Special Educator will provide resources and strategies for differentiated instruction in a small group setting, including direct instruction to support student IEP goals in a friendly, therapeutic, and encouraging environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with middle school to high school students and values enhancing social, emotional, and behavioral development in an alternative educational setting. The ideal candidate will be a licensed special educator with a strong background in math or a willingness to complete additional coursework in math. They will help facilitate an engaging learning environment with opportunities for project-based learning that connects academic skills with practical real-world applications. Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team is key for creating cross-curricular lesson plans, differentiating curriculum, and supporting varied learning styles. The Fay Honey Knopp School is a State Board of Education approved therapeutic independent school in Rutland, VT, offering unique learning opportunities for adolescent males, ages 12-17 years, in grades 7-12, who are part of a residential treatment program providing multidisciplinary care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Special Educator licensure (grades 7-12)
Transcript review or provisional license can be requested for those who do not maintain a degree math with an agreement to take required courses to become qualified to teach math
Valid driver's license, use of a personal vehicle and a clean driving record
Must be comfortable with and capable of being compassionately assertive and thriving within a dynamic environment that utilizes Relational and Trauma Informed instructional strategies.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in math or willing to complete additional course work in math

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Teachers and other colleagues to create safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments to engage students in meaningful learning activities and social interactions
Utilize diagnostic teaching, informal assessments, and ongoing progress monitoring to assess student's academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
Help to resolve interpersonal conflicts, teaches problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Contribute to student progress notes, comprehensive evaluation reports and individualized education plans (IEP's)
Support in the case management for facilitation of IEP meetings, evaluation meetings, student integration meetings etc.
Provide adequate supervision to effectively implement treatment interventions, behavior management plans and specialized services as prescribed and adjust interventions based on needs of the students and the need for safety

Benefits

Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
Two Dental options
Vision Insurance
Employer 401(k) contributions
Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
Childcare Stipend
Employee Assistance Program
Employee referral program with financial payment
Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!