TEACHER - SPECIAL EDUCATION LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE 3223673

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Teacher - Special Education Long Term Substitute

Hunt Middle School is seeking a passionate and energetic long term subsitute Special Educator to join a school committed to high levels of achievement of all students. This position is anticipated to begin May 19, 2023 and continue through June 14, 2023

This position will require working closely with and case-managing up to 25 special education and 504 students. Applicants must be dedicated to the belief and desire for the inclusion of all students, and eager to be a member of a high energy, fast-paced dedicated special education team as well as individual student teams in support of student success for all

The ideal candidate will provide support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibilities for developing special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines: collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress. This position will require working closely with and case-managing up to 25 special education and 504 students. Applicants must be dedicated to the belief and desire for the inclusion of all students, and eager to be a member of a high energy, fast-paced dedicated special education team as well as individual student teams in support of student success for all.

The Essential Functions of this position include:

Instructional Strategies

1. Collaborate with other classroom teachers, school psychologists, learning disabilities specialists, speech/hearing specialists, and school social workers to provide an integrated plan for developing the capacities of their students.

2. Monitor learning goals for each student, assess their progress and record their evaluations.

3. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).

5. Update parents on the progress of their students and enlist parental support with behavior control and home activities designed to supplement their classroom lessons.

6. Supervise paraeducators

Student Growth and Development

Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

2. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

3. Consult with classroom teachers regarding the management of student behavior according to IEP.

4. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

5. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials as required.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

2. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

3. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly

The required education and experience for this position include:

1. Education:

1. Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or related field.

2. Certification Preferred: Valid Educator License granted by the Vermont Department of Education with a Special Education Endorsement.

3. Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

2. Experience:

1. Minimum Required: Experience in closely working with, providing direct instruction to, and case-managing up to 25 special education and 504 students.

2. Experience supporting students with social cognition, behavioral, and socialemotional needs.

3. Experience supervising paraeducators providing support services to special needs students.

4. Experience in planning, leading, and managing large and potentially complex IEP meetings with students, parents, teachers, outside agencies, community mentors, and other support people.

5. Understanding of Cultural Competency as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring).

6. Knowledge of best practices in engaging and motivating students and managing student behaviors.

3. Preferred Attributes:

1. Minimum Required: Experience providing services to middle school level students.

2. Participation in a professional/teaching-learning community group or similar learning community.

3. Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.

4. Knowledge of assessments and the use of data to inform services to students.

5. Demonstrated skills in effective consultation with teacher colleagues and other school and community agencies to support student success in the classroom.

Equal Opportunity:

The Burlington School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genre identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type:

Full-time

Positions Available:

1

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burlington School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

No experience required

Contact Information

Christopher Celotto

150 Colchester Ave

Burlington, Vermont 05401

Phone:

802-865-5332

Email:

ccelotto@bsdvt.org

Learn more online at http://www.SchoolSpring.com/job?4113559

Company info

Burlington School District
Christopher Celotto
Phone : 802-865-5332