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The New School of Montpelier Special Educator in Montpelier, Vermont

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1224317

NSM is approved as an independent school by the Vermont State Board of Education to provide general and special education services to students, ages 5-22 in grades K-12 in the disability categories of Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Other Health Impairment, Emotional Disturbance, Speech or Language Impairment, Developmental Delay, Multiple Disabilities, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Additionally, NSM operates a program for adult alumni with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Mission: NSM is a learning community committed to preparing individuals with unique and complex challenges for successful lives. We use evidence based practices to promote independence, communication, social/emotional skills and academic growth, within a culture of safety and belonging.

Position: NSM is currently seeking a Special Educator that is responsible for ensuring high quality and effective instruction for students that correlate with the appropriate Vermont proficiencies. Based on the core subjects, they develop, plan, and implement curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs for student audiences within and outside their areas of expertise. Prefer a teacher with experience working with students with significant communication disorders, Autism, and Life Skills.

Qualifications: Must be a licensed special educator (or be seeking licensure) or a licensed Educational SLP in the state of Vermont, qualified by training and experience in the areas of instruction.

Other requirements for this position include:

  • Must have working knowledge of the evaluation process, IEP process, write student goals, special education assessments and paperwork that is required for documentation purposes.
  • Must have knowledge of and preferably experience in working with students who receive Special Education services.
  • Create engaging learning opportunities that are consistent with students goals, are aligned with the programs mission and vision, and the Vermont proficiencies.
  • Experience with staff supervision.
  • Comply with all policies and procedures with the NSM handbook, Student and Family handbook, and state/federal requirements.
  • Must have excellent written, verbal, and time management skills.

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Compensation & Benefits: This is a full-time position, with an annual salary of \$50,000 to \$75,000. NSM offers health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. NSM also encourages and supports exceptional opportunities for training and professional development.

Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to <hiring@nsmvt.org>. We encourage applicants to apply via email; or can also be mailed via USPS mail to The New School of Montpelier Human Resources, 11 West Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 802-223-0647 ext. 133.

The New School of Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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