Multi-Licensed Special Educator

Young World Physical Education; Hardwick (VT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) is seeking a multi-licensed Special Educator to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. The positions require an Early Childhood Special Educator endorsement and a Special Education Grades K-Age 21 endorsement, with duties centered on inclusive, trauma-informed practices in a rural setting.

These are part-time to full-time opportunities for one year, with a salary range of $50,848 to $89,492 per year and duties supporting students with disabilities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill and experience in working with students with disabilities are required.
• 2+ years of experience in related fields preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• License requirements listed in job description section.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general education teachers to facilitate universally designed lessons and integrate assessment data to support students.
• Participate in an integrated special education service delivery model within a multi-tiered system of support.

Skills

Working with disabilities

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Multi-Licensed Special Educator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5864752
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) is seeking to combine two part-time Special Education positions for the 2026-2027 School Year. OSSU is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, and collaborative professional to join us. The communities of OSSU share an enthusiastic commitment to place-based learning, sustainability education, whole-child and trauma-informed practices, proficiency-based learning, and farm-to-school. Our educators are collaborative, creative, lifelong learners who value rural culture. Our students are connected to nature, each other, and their community. We work together toward a vision of flourishing communities sustained by engaged, compassionate, skilled citizens. Applicants must hold both an Early Childhood Special Educator endorsement and a Special Education Grades K-Age 21 endorsement. The terms of this position are for one year only for the Special Education (Grades K-Age 21) portion of the position.

We are seeking professionals with demonstrated leadership, organization, and problem-solving expertise who share our passion for an integrated special education service delivery model within a multi-tiered system of support. The ideal candidates will demonstrate experience working with general education teachers to facilitate universally designed lessons, knowledge of special education rules and regulations, and a solid ability to integrate a variety of assessment information to support students.

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,848 to $89,492 Per Year
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Special Education > Early Essential Education

Special Education > General Special Education

Welcome to Orleans Southwest

WORKING TOGETHER TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS LEARN AND FEEL A TRUE SENSE OF BELONGING

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated skill and experience in working with students with disabilities are required. License requirements are listed in the Job Description Section. 2+ years of experience in related fields. Reliable transportation to report to partner locations and area home visits, and between OSSU schools. Required attendance at New Staff Orientation on August 17-19, 2026.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Freeman , Director of Student Support Services
• PO Box 338
• 156 Daniels Road, Suite 1
• Hardwick, Vermont 05843
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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