Special Education Teacher - Burlington High School SY26/27

Burlington School District; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salaried position

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A School District in Burlington, Vermont is seeking a passionate Special Educator dedicated to supporting diverse learners. Responsibilities include developing and delivering tailored lesson plans, collaborating with colleagues, and case-managing up to 300 students. Required qualifications include a Vermont Educators License, experience with special-needs students, and a commitment to inclusive education practices. This salaried position is for 10 months with benefits starting on the first day of employment.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
• Experience in case-managing special education students.
• Knowledge of student behavioral support practices.
• Experience planning, leading, and managing large IEP meetings with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of Cultural Competency and inclusive education practices.
• Knowledge of best practices for student behavioral support.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet the needs of all students.
• Assure the personal safety and positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues through EST and Special Educators teams.
• Participate in in-service days, staff meetings, and district events.
• Report incidents and ensure student safety per district policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Cultural Competency

Experience with special-needs students

Team collaboration

Education

Vermont Educators License

Endorsement in elementary level Special Education

Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Job description

Special Educator

Burlington High School SY26/27

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey."

Mission of the Burlington School District

Graduate students who:

• Value different cultures;
• Engage with the community;
• Communicate effectively;
• Think creatively;
• Skillfully solve problems; and
• Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential.

The Burlington School District is seeking a passionate and energetic Special Education Teacher who is committed to high levels of achievement of all students at Burlington High School. This position will require working closely with and case‑managing up to 25 special‑education and historically around 300 students. Applicants must be dedicated to the belief and desire for the inclusion of all students, and eager to be a member of a high energy, fast‑paced dedicated special education team as well as individual student teams in support of student success for all.

Instructional Strategies (include but not limited to)

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans, class activities, and a variety of instructional materials that facilitate active and meaningful learning. Develop lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established expectations.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Assess and record learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction based on the assessments.
• 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, recognizing the value of positive school‑community relations.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education, goals, and instructional objectives.
• Comply with Board and administrative policies, regulations, and procedures and reinforce students’ doing the same.
• Report incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, bullying, hazing, zero‑tolerance offenses, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to state law and board policies. Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Attendance in accordance with established days/hours of work.
• Perform other tasks and duties as appropriate and/or assigned.

Qualifications

Job 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Attributes

• 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 postgraduate coursework in education or subject area, including diversity, equity and inclusion.

Employment Benefits / Terms

• SALARY: As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association. This is a salaried position paid bi‑weekly with a lump sum payment for the summer period.
• SCHOOL YEAR: 10 months, 187 workdays (based on start date), 7.75 per day/38.75 per week.
• BENEFITS: Benefits eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start day. BSD Benefits!
• PAID TIME: Sick Time / Personal Time as per the Master Agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.