Special Educator, EHS SY

Special Educator, EHS SY 26/27

Essex Westford School District, Essex High School – Essex Junction, Vermont

Job : 5746046

Final date to receive applications: Jun 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Position Type: Full‑Time School Year

Salary: $60,591 to $116,967 Per Year

Essex Westford School District (EWSD) has an opportunity for a full‑time Special Educator to serve students in our RYSE (Readying Youth for Success in Education) Program at Essex High School beginning with the 2026‑2027 school year.

The RYSE Program supports 9th and 10th grade students with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges by providing a safe, structured, and respectful learning environment where students are valued as individuals and members of the school community. The program’s mission is to help students develop the academic, social‑emotional, and self‑advocacy skills needed for success throughout high school and beyond. RYSE provides specialized small‑group instruction in core academic areas while collaborating closely with general education teachers to support inclusion, accommodations, and success in mainstream classroom settings.

The program emphasizes proactive intervention, relationship‑building, and consistent expectations to help students strengthen emotional regulation, coping, and problem‑solving skills. Staff work collaboratively with students, caregivers, counselors, case managers, and administrators to provide individualized supports and intervention plans tailored to each student’s needs. Through a student‑centered approach focused on accountability, reflection, and growth, RYSE helps students build confidence, resilience, and independence.

EWSD is committed to considering out‑of‑state candidates who are eligible to hold a Vermont educator license but do not yet hold a license in this state.

• Hold (or be eligible to hold) a valid VT educator license with a K‑12 or secondary Special Education endorsement.
• Deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in education, and belief that ALL students can succeed.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with VT Special Education regulations and laws.
• Dedication to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students with an ability to understand and teach various learning styles.
• Successful experience with professional collaboration as exemplified by Professional Learning Communities.
• Expertise in utilizing and integrating current technology to support instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the student population being served and how demographic variables impact student achievement; ability to use this knowledge to effectively design and deliver instruction.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of knowledge and professional practice.

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience living or working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, and/or Peace Corps experience are encouraged to apply to help contribute to a diversity of thinking and grow our organizational practices.

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Tom Carlson, Director of Student Support Services 9‑12
• Essex High School
• Phone: 802‑857‑7407
• Email: tcarlson