Coordinator of PK-Special Education & Therapeutic Programs

Position: Coordinator of PK-5 Special Education & Therapeutic Programs
Location: Essex Junction

The Essex Westford School District (EWSD) is seeking a highly collaborative and student-centered educational leader to serve as our Coordinator of PK-5 Special Education & Therapeutic Programs.

This position provides leadership and oversight for EWSD's K-5 Therapeutic Classrooms, supports elementary special education programming, and oversees the Summit Street PreK program. The Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring that students with complex academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs receive high-quality services and supports that promote meaningful learning and positive outcomes.

Working 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.

This is an 11-month (209 day) position.
Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Why Join EWSD?

At EWSD, we are 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.

If you are a collaborative leader who is passionate about supporting students, developing staff, and building innovative educational systems, we encourage you to apply.

Please see the complete job description for additional information regarding responsibilities, qualifications, and working conditions.

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 being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individuals are subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Please  for additional background check information.