Special Education Teacher - Jean Garvin School

Howard Center•Burlington, VT

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Jean Garvin School is an inclusive space that inspires transformation. Our mission is to provide a supportive and differentiated approach for students to experience success through independence, mastery, belonging and generosity. Develop Flexible Pathways to meet student needs while supporting teachers and staff to understand learning differences. Provide resources and strategies to support differentiated instruction. Provide direct instruction in supporting student IEP goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Special Educator licensure (grades 7-12)
Applicants who are eligible for a provisional license are also encouraged to apply.
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.

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, teach problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Contribute to student progress notes, comprehensive evaluation reports and individualized education plans (IEP's)
Facilitate IEP and quarterly meetings for students
Facilitate student reintegration to public school

Benefits

193 day contract with paid school breaks
11 paid holidays
10 personal/ sick days
Comprehensive Medical 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!