Special Education Teacher - Burlington High School SY

Special Education Teacher – Burlington High School SY26/27

Burlington School District invites applications for a passionate and energetic Special Education Teacher at Burlington High School. The role involves case‑managing up to 25 special‑education students and supporting a broader population of around 300 students. The teacher will be part of a high‑energy, fast‑paced special education team and individual student teams.

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans, class activities, and instructional materials that facilitate active and meaningful learning; develop lesson plans and tests in accordance with expectations.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Assess and record learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction based on assessments.
• Collaborate with colleagues, participate in EST and with other Special Educators to meet students' needs.
• Participate in scheduled in‑service days and staff meetings.
• Use discretion when discussing school affairs to maintain positive school‑community relations.
• Implement district philosophy, goals, and instructional objectives through instruction and action.
• Comply with Board and administrative policies, regulations, and procedures; reinforce these expectations with students.
• Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected abuse, harassment, bullying, hazing, zero‑tolerance offenses) to maintain safety and meet state law and board policy; respond to emergency situations as required.
• Attend work according to established days/hours.
• Perform other tasks and duties as appropriate and assigned.

Job Requirements

• Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
• Endorsement in elementary level Special Education (82) at high‑school level or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Required Qualifications

• Experience case‑managing up to 25 special‑education students and a larger population of ~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 planning, leading, and managing large and potentially complex IEP meetings with students, parents, teachers, outside agencies, community mentors, and other support personnel.
• Understanding of cultural competency (as demonstrated through Essay 1 on School Spring).
• 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; co‑teaching or collaboration with other educators.
• Evidence of student‑centered learning approaches, including personalizing instruction and supporting students in meeting core proficiencies.
• Evidence of implementing inclusive practices for students with special needs.
• Ongoing postgraduate coursework in education or subject area, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Salary: $58,471 to $83,781 per year (per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association); paid bi‑weekly with a lump‑sum summer payment.
• School Year: 10 months, 187 workdays (based on start date), 7.75 hrs per day / 38.75 hrs per week.
• Benefits: Eligible on start date; 30 days to enroll in coverage from start day.
• Paid Time: Sick Time / Personal Time as per the Master Agreement.

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. Retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination or who participate in an investigation is prohibited.

Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged. The district will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Sabrina Westdijk, Principal – Burlington High School
• Email:
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