Empathetic Educator

We are seeking a compassionate Special Education Teacher to join Mount Prospect Academy in Bennington, Vermont. As part of our team, you will foster the safety and well-being of students while actively engaging in our educational program.

At Mount Prospect Academy, we are 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.

• Create a schedule and provide Special Education services to youth as assigned.
• Share the schedule with the Academic Director weekly.
• Complete service tracking logs on a weekly basis.
• Provide draft IEPs no more than 10 days prior to the IEP meeting to the Academic Director.
• Direct all LEA contacts to the Academic Director.
• Participate 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.
• Maintain students' confidentiality and report all pertinent information to the supervisor.

• 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.

• Health, Vision, Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.
• Retirement plan.

The estimated salary for this position is $60,000, based on location and industry standards.