Special Education Teacher
2 weeks ago
Calling all Compassionate Educators We're on the lookout for a Special Education Teacher to join our team in Bennington, Vermont. As part of our close-knit community, you'll work alongside the Academic Director, fostering the safety and well-being of our students while actively engaging in our educational program. Starting salary begins at $60,000.
About Us:
At Vermont Permanency Initiative (VPI), we're dedicated to providing tailored services to children and adolescents navigating complex developmental trauma. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where healing and growth are possible for every student. From overcoming past trauma to building a brighter future, we're committed to making a difference in their lives.
Our mission at VPI is to build a therapeutic community where youth can heal, find joy, and develop the resilience they need for the future.
Join our team as a Special Education Teacher and work closely with the Academic Director to support the safety and well-being of our students while actively participating in our educational program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: see full job description at time of interview
The Special Educator functions as part of the treatment team and is responsible for educating and the supervision of students well in school.
- The Special Educator will create a schedule and provide Special Education services to youth as assigned.
- The Special Educator will share the schedule with the Academic Director weekly.
- Complete service tracking logs on a weekly basis.
- Provide draft IEP no more than 10 days prior to the IEP meeting to the Academic Director.
- Direct all LEA contacts to the Academic Director
- Participation in mandated and assigned professional training offered in the program.
- Score IEPs
- Provide a monthly update of what each student is working on for their monthly report.
- Participate in staff meetings as required.
- Always maintain students' confidentiality, report all pertinent information to supervisor.
- Pursue appropriate channels of communication.
- Understand the administrative structure, chain of command and program philosophy of VPI.
- Requests for time off should be approved 2 weeks prior and the time should be requested in Paycor.
- Appropriately represents VPI to the community, students' parents, and outside agencies.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned. - Attending meetings as assigned, Complete testing as assigned, provide written updates as requested
- 21 years of age
- Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in field of assigned instruction or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent coursework and experience in the field of assigned instruction. ** A preference will be given to licensed teachers with educational experience related to students with identification/diagnosis with emotional disturbances, attentional issues or mental health conditions.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in field of assigned instruction, with current teaching licensure. Two or more years' experience in instruction in the field of general education and/or special education, preferably middle school, and high school levels.
- Prefer two years' experience interacting with children/youth. This may include, but is not restricted to camp counselor, coach, babysitting.
- Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Experience working with disturbed adolescents.
- ** Teachers without current licensure are required to file a professional development plan toward completing the credential for licensure including projected timelines.
Joining VPI means access to a range of benefits, including:
- Health, Vision, Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
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