Coordinator of PK-Special Education & Therapeutic Programs

Coordinator of PK-5 Special Education & Therapeutic Programs

Essex Westford School District, Essex Junction, Vermont

Job : 5785380
Final date to receive applications: Jul 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026
Position Type: Full‑Time School Year
Salary: $102,000 to $122,000 Per Year

The Essex Westford School District (EWSD) seeks a highly collaborative and student‑centered educational leader to serve as our Coordinator of PK-5 Special Education & Therapeutic Programs
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This 11‑month (209 day) position provides leadership and oversight for the district’s K‑5 Therapeutic Classrooms, supports elementary special education programming, and oversees the Summit Street PreK program. The Coordinator ensures that students with complex academic, behavioral, social‑emotional, and developmental needs receive high‑quality services that promote meaningful learning and positive outcomes.

As a member of the District Support Services Team, the Coordinator collaborates closely with administrators, educators, families, and community partners to strengthen systems, build staff capacity, and continuously improve specialized programming and services.

• Lead and oversee EWSD’s K‑5 Therapeutic Classrooms
• Provide leadership and support for elementary special education programming and services
• Serve as LEA representative for assigned IEP teams and interdisciplinary teams
• Oversee the Summit Street PreK program and support district‑wide PreK initiatives
• Supervise, coach, evaluate, and support assigned staff
• Coordinate services and supports for students with complex behavioral, social‑emotional, developmental, and educational needs
• Use data to evaluate programs, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement efforts
• Foster collaborative partnerships with families, educators, community agencies, and service providers
• Promote restorative practices, inclusive programming, and positive student outcomes
• Support implementation of district priorities, strategic initiatives, and equity‑focused practices

Required:

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, School Psychology, School Counseling, Early Childhood Special Education, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of successful experience in special education, student support services, or educational leadership
• Experience working with students with significant behavioral, social‑emotional, developmental, and/or mental health needs
• Experience coordinating special education services, facilitating IEP teams, and supporting compliance with special education requirements
• Vermont Professional Educator License (or eligibility) with an endorsement in Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or School Psychology

Preferred:

• Experience supervising, coaching, or leading educational staff
• Experience with therapeutic, alternative, intensive intervention, or specialized educational programming
• Experience with early childhood and/or PreK programming
• Administrative licensure or enrollment in an administrative licensure program

EWSD is committed to ensuring all students have access to safe, inclusive, engaging, and equitable learning environments. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students with complex needs while helping shape the future of therapeutic, special education, and early childhood programming across the district.

Full‑time school‑year position with a competitive salary range of $102,000 to $122,000 per year.

Essex Westford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination.

EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants recommended for hire, which may include contacting references, performing criminal records background checks, and child and adult abuse registry checks. Employment offers are contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or their designee.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Dylan McNamara, Executive Director of Elementary Schools
• District Wide
• Phone: 802‑857‑2004
• Email: dmcnamara