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Form of workThe Special Educator, Elementary is a unionized position affiliated with the Burlington Education Association(BEA). It is an exempt/salaried position that will report to the Principal. Edmund Elementary School is seeking a passionate and energetic Special Educator to join a school committed to high levels of achievement of all students.
Special Educators 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 an 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 instructional program and student progress. 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 StrategiesCollaborate 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.Set learning goals for each student, assess their progress, and record their evaluations.Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).Update parents on the progress of their students and enlist parental support with behavior control and home activities designed to supplement their classroom lessons.Supervise and train paraeducators.
Student Growth and DevelopmentConduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.Classroom Management and OrganizationCreate a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials as required.CommunicationEstablish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.The required education and experience of this position include: Education: Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, or related field. Preferred: Master's degree in Education or Speech-Language Pathology.
Certification Required: Valid Educator License granted by the Vermont Department of Education with an Educational Special Education Endorsement or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.Experience: Minimum Required: Experience in closely working with, providing direct instruction to, and case-managing Special Education students.Experience in planning, leading and managing large and potentially complex IEP meetings with students, parents, teachers, outside agencies, community mentors, and other support peopleKnowledge, Skills, And Abilities: (please see bolded bullet)Working knowledge: Sufficient familiarity with the subject to know basic principles and terminology and to understand and solve simple problems.General knowledge: Sufficient knowledge of a field to perform most work in normal situations. The work calls for comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.Thorough knowledge: Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. The work calls for sufficient comprehension of the subject area to solve unusual as well as common work problems, to be able to advise on technical matters, and to serve as a resource on the subject for others in the organization.Comprehensive knowledge: Requires complete mastery and understanding of the subject.
This term should be used sparingly and only for unusually exacting or responsible positions required to originate hypotheses, concepts, or approaches.List Specific Skills And/Or Abilities Required:Ability to train and supervise para-educators Demonstrated ability to work with teacher colleagues and other school and community agencies to support student success in the classroomAbility to co-teach with other educators. Critical-thinking skills used to accurately assess students' progress and adjust lessons to their needs. Strong communication skills.
This is a Limited Teacher Contract - for the 2023/2024 School Year SALARY: As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association. 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, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
