Special Education Teacher - Burlington School District SY

Special Educator

Burlington School District 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."

The mission of the Burlington School District is to 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.

Burlington School District is seeking a passionate and energetic Special Education Teacher who is committed to high levels of achievement of all students at Edmunds Middle 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.

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 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; 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 post graduate 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,…