Special Education Teacher - Burlington School District SY26/27

Burlington School District•Burlington, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Burlington School District is seeking a passionate and energetic Special Education Teacher for Edmunds Middle School. This role involves case-managing up to 25 special-education students and supporting approximately 300 students. The ideal candidate is dedicated to the inclusion of all students and eager to join a dynamic special education team focused on student success. The district emphasizes diversity, cultural proficiency, and a vision of cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people.

Requirements

Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
Endorsement in elementary level Special Education (82) at the high school level or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Experience in closely working with and case-managing up to 25 special-education and historically around 300 students.
Experience supporting students with social cognition, behavioral, and social emotional needs.
Experience training and supervising para-educators providing support services to special needs students.
Experience in planning, leading, and managing large and potentially complex IEP meetings with students, parents, teachers, outside agencies, community mentors, and other support people.
Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring).
Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support.

Nice To Haves

Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.
Experience in a professional/teaching learning community; experience in co-teaching/collaborating with other educators.
Evidence of student-centered learning approaches including personalizing instruction and supporting students meeting core proficiencies.
Evidence of implementing inclusive practices for students with special needs.
Ongoing educational post graduate coursework in education or subject area, including diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans, class activities, and instructional materials to facilitate active and meaningful learning.
Develop lesson plans and tests in accordance with established expectations.
Meet and instruct assigned classes in designated locations and times.
Assess and record learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction accordingly.
Collaborate with colleagues and participate in EST (education study team) and Special Educators to meet the needs of all students, including students with disabilities.
Participate in scheduled in-service days and staff meetings.
Use discretion in discussing school affairs to maintain positive school-community relations.
Strive to implement the district’s philosophy of education, goals, and instructional objectives through instruction and action.
Comply with Board and administrative policies, regulations, and procedures, and reinforce students’ adherence to them.
Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, bullying, hazing, zero-tolerance offenses) to ensure student safety, maintain a positive learning environment, and comply with state law and board policies.
Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel.
Maintain attendance in accordance with established days/hours of work.
Perform other tasks and duties as appropriate and/or assigned.