BHS is seeking a passionate and energetic long term sub Special Educator to join a school committed to high levels of achievement of all students.  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.

Job Requirements:

• Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
• Endorsement in special education or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
• Documented or eligible for NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher status as applicable
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in closely working with and case-managing up to 25 special education and 504 student.
• Experience supporting students with social cognition, behavioral, and social emotional needs.
• Experience training and supervising para-educators providing support services to special needs students
• Experience in planning, leading, and managing large and potentially complex IEP meetings with students, parents, teachers, outside agencies, community mentors, and other support people
• Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring).
• Knowledge of best practices in engaging and motivating students and managing student behaviors.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience providing services to high school level students.
• Participation in professional/teaching learning community group or similar learning community.
• Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.
• Knowledge of assessments and use of data to inform services to students.
• Demonstrated skills in effective consultation with teacher colleagues and other school and community agencies to support student success in the classroom

SALARY: As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association.