Anticipated- Teacher:Special Educator

Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative Teacher:Special Educator. The teacher provides individualized instruction and support to K-grade 12 students with special needs. This role focuses on creating a safe, inclusive learning environment that supports students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development in alignment with state and federal special education requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement instruction aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Use best practices in special education, behavior management, and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).
• Assess student progress and use data to guide instruction and IEP development.
• Create and maintain a respectful, inclusive, and structured learning environment.
• Implement behavior support plans as needed.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families.
• Participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, and professional development.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records and required state documentation, including IDEA Indicator 12 data.

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Valid or eligible Vermont Early Childhood Special Educator certification (Birth–Age 6).
• Experience working with young children with disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of the IEP process and early childhood special education practices.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of Vermont Education Quality Standards and the PreK environment.

Please apply through schoolspring.com to:
Brian Crane, Director of Student Support Services

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $52,626 to $105,252 Per Year
Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Welcome to Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union
Our school district is centrally located in western Vermont. We are between Rutland, third largest city in VT and the college town of Middlebury. Our beautiful lakes and mountains make the area popular for many outdoor sports. The smallest of our six elementary schools has 31 children, K-6, and the largest has 400 children. Our 7-12 grade high school has an enrollment of 750 students and offers a wide variety of courses for both career and college bound students.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Questions
The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

1. What barriers to achievement do you think exist for children from disadvantaged families and how would you help these children fully engage in your classes?  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

Contact Information
Brooke Dahlin, Human Resources Coordinator
49 Court Drive
Brandon, Vermont 05733
Phone: 802-247-5757
Fax: 802-247-5548
Email: bdahlin@rnesu.org

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