Special Educator for Intensive Needs | IEP & Curriculum Leader

Washington County Mental Health Services Inc; Vermont; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

12 holidays + 12 sick days

Job summary

Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) seeks a Special Educator for STARS School @ CHOICE Academy. You will drive individualized IEP-based programming, lead classroom staff through training, and manage your own caseload while developing tailored curricula for youth with social, emotional, and learning disabilities.

You will collaborate with families, sending schools, and a multidisciplinary team to advance meaningful outcomes for students with intensive needs in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Valid Special Education license; K-21 or Intensive Special Needs endorsement preferred.
• Experience working with students with intensive needs in structured educational settings.
• Strong case management and ability to document IEP goals across caseload.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals with families and multidisciplinary team.
• Create and oversee direct instruction curriculum tailored to each student's needs.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide direct feedback to staff on best practices.
• Train and consult staff on education disabilities, accommodations, and IEP supports.
• Assess incoming students' educational needs and document quarterly evaluations.
• Attend trimonthly student team meetings and maintain relationships with schools/partners.
• Contribute to program planning with the Director and STARS Coordinators.

Skills

Special Education

IEP development

Collaboration

Case management

Observation & feedback

Communication

Education

Special Education license

K-21 endorsement

Intensive Special Needs endorsement

Tools

De-escalation techniques

Job description

Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) seeks a Special Educator for STARS School @ CHOICE Academy. You will drive individualized IEP-based programming, lead classroom staff through training, and manage your own caseload while developing tailored curricula for youth with social, emotional, and learning disabilities.

You will collaborate with families, sending schools, and a multidisciplinary team to advance meaningful outcomes for students with intensive needs in a dynamic,