Intensive Behavior and SEL Special Educator

Location: Moretown

Intensive Behavior and SEL Special Educator

Harwood Unified Union School District HARWOOD UHS #19 - Moretown, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job : 5727237

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

FLSA Status: Exempt

To learn more about Harwood Unified Union School District and our schools, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-schools

Position Objective

The Intensive Behavior and SEL Special Educator provides highly individualized behavioral and social-emotional learning (SEL) support for students with significant behavioral challenges. The Special Educator coordinates and oversees intensive interventions and specialized instruction for identified students in collaboration with teachers, parents/caregivers, students, paraprofessionals, behavior interventionists, behavior consultants, and related professionals.

This position focuses on behavioral support services and academic instruction designed to help students meet Vermont learning expectations in the least restrictive environment while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Students assigned may include:

• Students with IEPs identified for intensive behavior and SEL services
• Students with 504 plans or intervention plans requiring these supports

Key Responsibilities Learning Environment & Student Support

Create and maintain a trauma-sensitive learning environment built on respect, rapport, and student safety.

Support the inclusion of assigned students within regular education settings using least restrictive environment practices.

Coordinate services and ensure productive use of assigned support staff.

Develop, implement, and monitor

• Behavior management plans
• Crisis prevention/intervention plans
• SEL supports
• Specialized programming for assigned students

Collaborate with Special Educators and district specialists to assess student competencies, daily living skills, and social-emotional needs.

Monitor students for signs of disruptive behavior, including

• Verbal outbursts
• Violence
• Destructive behaviors

Implement de-escalation strategies and proactive interventions to support student success.

Identify and implement appropriate assistive technology.

Maintain a safe learning environment and take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.

Planning, Assessment & Program Coordination Integrate current best practices and research in

• Behavior management
• Self-regulation
• Executive functioning
• Special education
• SEL instruction

Facilitate collaborative teaming and support successful transitions between classrooms and programs.

Use assessment data to collaboratively develop

• Standards-based instructional interventions
• Remedial services
• Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

Develop specialized SEL and behavior-based programming utilizing research-based practices.

Collect and analyze student and program-level data.

Coordinate school and community resources to support implementation of

• IEPs
• 504 Plans
• EST plans
• Behavior plans
• Other remedial services

Collaborate with

• School Psychologists
• Social Workers
• SLPs
• OT/PT providers
• Behavior Interventionists
• BCBAs
• Other internal and external professionals/agencies

Support classroom teachers in adapting

• Curriculum
• Instruction
• Assessments
• Learning activities
• Behavior management strategies

Interpret educational and clinical findings to determine eligibility and monitor student progress.

Instruction

Teach discrete and lagging behavioral and self-regulation skills to improve student functioning and success.

Use social skills curricula and SEL programming to promote

• Prosocial behavior
• Emotional regulation
• Conflict resolution
• De-escalation strategies

Provide effective, timely feedback regarding student progress to

• Parents/caregivers
• Students
• School professionals

Professional Responsibilities

Participate actively in

• School events
• Workshops
• In-service meetings
• Staff meetings
• District committees and projects

Engage in ongoing professional development aligned with district goals and school strategic plans.

Maintain current knowledge of

• Best practices
• Educational research
• Special education laws and regulations

Demonstrate professionalism and student-centered decision…