Special Educator I

WASHINGTON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INC • South Barre, VT

1d • $29 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Every student deserves an education tailored to who they are. WCMHS is seeking Special Educator at STARS School @ ChOICE Academy, you will be the driving force behind individualized learning for youth with social, emotional, and learning disabilities. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will develop and implement IEP-based programming that meets each student exactly where they are — and helps them move forward. This role is equal parts leadership and direct service. You will guide and support classroom staff through observation, training, and feedback while also managing your own caseload of students, building curriculum, conducting assessments, and partnering with families and sending schools. If you are passionate about meaningful outcomes for students with intensive special needs and thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven setting, this is the work that makes a difference.

Requirements

• Valid Special Education license required; K-21 or Intensive Special Needs endorsement strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with students with intensive special needs in a structured educational setting
• Strong case management skills with the ability to develop, monitor, and document IEP goals across a diverse student caseload
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with students, families, school staff, and community professionals
• Strong organizational skills
• Valid driver's license, and access to a reliable insured vehicle
• Willingness to learn de-escalation and passive restraint techniques
• Valid driver's license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized IEP goals in collaboration with students, families, sending schools, and multidisciplinary team members
• Create and oversee direct instruction curriculum tailored to each student's academic and skill-based needs as identified in their IEP
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide direct, constructive feedback to staff to ensure best practices for students with disabilities
• Train and consult with staff on educational disabilities, accommodations, and the implementation of IEP-mandated supports
• Assess incoming students' educational needs and produce quarterly written evaluations documenting progress and recommendations
• Attend trimonthly student team meetings and maintain active, positive relationships with sending schools and partner agencies
• Contribute to broader program planning and development alongside the Director, STARS Coordinator, and Educational Coordinators

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• 12.5 paid and flexible holidays
• 12 paid sick days per year
• additional paid time off based on a variety of factors and oriented around school calendars

What This Job Offers

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