Intensive Needs Specialist - Student Growth & Behavior

Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union; Pownal (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union is seeking an Intensive Special Needs Specialist for the NECC Program in Bennington, VT. The role provides academic, behavioral, and transition support to students, working individually or in groups to reinforce learning and skills.

The position requires HQP credentials, a genuine desire to work with intensive-needs students, and compliance with state residency or visa requirements.

Qualifications

• HQP (Highly Qualified Paraprofessional) requirement
• Genuine desire to work with students with intensive needs
• High School/Trade School degree preferred; citizenship/residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, behavioral, and transition support to students during all school activities.
• Implement social skills instruction and behavior plans for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions.
• Communicate regularly with teachers/administrators regarding student progress and record data for IEP goals and intervention plans.
• Experience with vision impairments preferred, but training available.

Skills

HQP requirement

Experience with intensive needs

Education

Associates Degree

48 credits completed

Paraprofessional assessment test

Job description

Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union is seeking an Intensive Special Needs Specialist for the NECC Program in Bennington, VT. The role provides academic, behavioral, and transition support to students, working individually or in groups to reinforce learning and skills.

The position requires HQP credentials, a genuine desire to work with intensive-needs students, and compliance with state residency or visa requirements.