Learning Specialist​/Special Educator; Temporary one

Learning Specialist/Special Educator (Temporary one-year)

Essex Westford School District (EWSD) – Thomas Fleming Elementary School, Essex Junction, Vermont.

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Final date to receive applications: July 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Position Type: Full‑time – School Year

Salary: $56,443 to $108,960 per year.

The Learning Specialist works in collaboration with teachers, parents/caregivers, students, and other professional and paraprofessional personnel to case‑manage, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of effective interventions for assigned students on IEP, 504, and EST plans. The role focuses on literacy, math, and behavior support services designed to enable assigned students to meet Vermont’s learning expectations in the least restrictive environment. The Learning Specialist develops and evaluates Individual Education Programs (IEP), behavior plans, and specialized reading and math instruction, and provides comprehensive evaluation services with support from the Executive Director of Elementary Education, district‑wide specialists, and other Learning Specialists within the building.

Required:

• Valid Vermont Educator License with an endorsement in Special Education (or ability to obtain)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing and implementing IEPs
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and early elementary curriculum
• Proficiency in evidence‑based literacy and mathematics intervention strategies
• Experience with behavioral support planning and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Ability to administer and interpret academic and behavioral assessments
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred:

• Endorsement or coursework in Reading Specialist, Math Specialist, or related area
• Experience using MTSS frameworks and data‑based decision‑making
• Familiarity with Vermont’s special education rules and regulations
• Training in specialized reading programs (e.g., Orton‑Gillingham, Wilson, SPIRE)
• Experience supporting students with a variety of disabilities, including developmental delays and emotional/behavioral challenges

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

• Dylan McNamara, Executive Director of Elementary Schools
• Phone:
• Email: dmcnamara

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