Teaching Interventionist - Jean Garvin School

Howard Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health Insurance

Dental options

Vision Insurance

401(k) contributions

Life Insurance

Job summary

Howard Center in Burlington, VT seeks a Teaching Interventionist for Jean Garvin School to deliver a differentiated curriculum and plan transitions, collaborating with master teachers, clinicians, and other staff. The role supports students’ independence, mastery, belonging, and generosity.

The position requires a VT Teaching License (or eligibility), a Bachelor's Degree, and 1–2 years in education. On-site, full-time with AFSCME dues and a starting salary of $47,465.60.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• VT Teaching License or license eligible for grades 7-12.
• 1–2 years in Education preferred.
• Experience with adolescents with learning challenges, ASD, Complex Trauma and other mental health challenges.
• Capable of being compassionately assertive and thriving within a dynamic environment that utilizes Trauma Informed instructional strategies.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Teach academic and social skills curriculum to identified students
• Substitute teacher for all classrooms
• Curriculum development, daily lesson planning
• Collaborate with educational & clinical staff to coordinate education and mental health treatment for students
• Model and implement behavior techniques to maintain and shape behavior

Skills

Compassionate assertiveness

trauma-informed instruction

Collaboration

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

VT Teaching License

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on October 6, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location


• Home, School, and Community Programs


• Burlington, VT 05401, USA


• On-site


• Client Services


• Full-Time


• Requisition #: TEACH001491

Description

Teaching Interventionist - Jean Garvin School:

The Jean Garvin School is an inclusive space that inspires transformation. Our mission is to provide a supportive and differentiated approach for students to experience success through independence, mastery, belonging and generosity.

Deliver a differentiated curriculum that supports varied learning styles. Develop and implement plans to meet transition goals, while working creatively and collaboratively as part of a team.

Teaching Interventionists have the unique opportunity to collaborate with master classroom teachers, special educators, and clinicians to develop skills in differentiating instruction, restorative practices, and trauma-transformative education. This is a unique opportunity for early career educators to refine and build skills as classroom teachers.

Responsibilities:

• Teach academic and social skills curriculum to identified students


• Substitute teacher for all classrooms


• Curriculum development, daily lesson planning


• Collaborate with educational & clinical staff to assist in coordinating the education and mental health treatment for students


• Model and implement behavior techniques to maintain and shape behavior

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree


• VT Teaching License, grades 7 - 12 or License eligible


• 1-2 years in the Education field (preferred)


• Experience with adolescents with learning challenges, ASD, Complex Trauma and other mental health challenges.


• Capable of being compassionately assertive and thriving within a dynamic environment that utilizes Trauma Informed instructional strategies.


• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving history

Structure:

• Full-time (37.5 hours)


• AFSCME (dues will apply)


• Annual salary starting at $47,465.60


• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

• Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more


• Comprehensive Health Insurancewith 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.


• Two Dental options


• Vision Insurance


• Employer 401(k) contributions


• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance


• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account


• Childcare Stipend


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee referral program with financial payment


• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED


• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education


• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!

Our Values:Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit \"About Us\" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.

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