Education Team Leader - Soar Learning Center

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employer‑matched retirement plan

Educational support

Student loan forgiveness (up to $5,000

Job summary

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services in Saint Albans, VT, is seeking an Educational Team Leader to guide Soar Learning Center's academic and special education program. You will lead staff, coach teachers, and ensure IEP services align with Vermont standards.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on staff development, collaboration with families and districts, and data-driven program improvements while maintaining a safe, inclusive environment for students.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in educational settings.
• Strong coaching and feedback skills for teachers.
• Ability to coordinate curriculum, IEP services, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of Soar’s academic and special education programming.
• Ensure curriculum, instruction, IEP services, accommodations, and modifications are implemented consistently.
• Provide instructional coaching through classroom observations, feedback, modeling, and follow-up.
• Supervise, support, coach, and develop teachers and educational staff.
• Coordinate educational schedules, staffing, coverage, and continuity of instruction.
• Support staff participation in IEP, evaluation, transition, and planning meetings with families and districts.
• Oversee records, progress reporting, and academic assessments.
• Monitor progress data to guide instructional decisions.
• Collaborate with families and school partners.

Skills

Educational leadership

Instructional coaching

Team supervision

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education

Vermont Special Education license

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Saint Albans, VT 05478, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary, Are you an experienced special educator who is ready to take the next step in your career and help shape an educational program where students with diverse learning needs can thrive?

NCSS is seeking an Educational Team Leader to join the team at Soar Learning Center. In this role, you’ll provide educational and instructional leadership while supporting a team of teachers, special educators, and other educational staff. You’ll be at the heart of the day-to-day work at Soar, helping ensure students receive high-quality academic and special education programming that is responsive to their individual needs.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys developing staff, collaborating with families and school partners, solving problems, and finding ways to continually strengthen educational programming. You’ll work closely with school leadership and interdisciplinary team members to connect academic, behavioral, clinical, safety, and operational planning, while ensuring that IEP requirements, Vermont standards, and applicable special education regulations are being met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Soar’s academic and special education programming.
• Ensure curriculum, instruction, IEP services, accommodations, and modifications are implemented consistently and effectively.
• Provide instructional coaching through classroom observations, feedback, modeling, and follow‑up.
• Supervise, support, coach, and develop teachers, special educators, and assigned educational staff.
• Coordinate educational schedules, staffing assignments, coverage, and continuity of instruction.
• Support staff participation in IEP, evaluation, transition, re‑entry, and other student‑planning meetings with families and school districts.
• Oversee educational records, progress reporting, academic assessments, credit documentation, and other required student records.
• Monitor student academic and IEP progress data and use that information to guide instructional decisions and program improvements.
• Collaborate with families, sending school districts, community partners, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Monitor service quality, staff productivity, documentation, and student progress while addressing areas for improvement.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, respectful educational environment where students are treated with dignity and belonging.
• Provide direct academic or special education services, instructional coverage, consultation, or modeling when needed.

At NCSS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes perks such as medical and dental coverage, an employer‑matched retirement plan, and educational support. Additionally, for those who qualify, this position provides an opportunity for $5,000 in student loan forgiveness upon the successful completion of your 6‑month introductory period.

EOE

Hiring rate is based on experience, education, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with NCSS policy and applicable laws.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a Vermont Special Education license is required. Two or more years of special education teaching experience is strongly recommended. We’re looking for someone with strong communication, leadership, problem‑solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills who can confidently balance the needs of students, families, staff, and school partners.