Early Childhood Special Educator

Two (2) full-time early educator/special education teachers are needed for our preschool classrooms in the Winooski School District.

There are physical requirements for these positions.

QUALIFICATIONS -
Education and Experience. Master's degree or equivalent in Special Education plus 1 to 3 years of relevant experience preferred (or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired). Working knowledge of Vermont Special Education Law and/or recent experience working in a Vermont school district preferred.

Certifications and Licenses. Valid Vermont Professional Educator's License with a 0-80 Endorsement or ability to apply for a provisional license.

Summary of Position Responsibilities:
Consistent with state and federal law, case manages, coordinates and provides an effective and efficient system of Special Education and Support Services designed to meet the needs of assigned students, and effectively integrate students into the least restrictive environment. Special Educators instruct students in basic skills using a variety of approaches and strategies. Plans for students who have demonstrated behavior and/or learning problems that require intervention and instruction, which may include students under the category emotionally- behaviorally disturbed and/or attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity, autism spectrum disorder, and other students who have demonstrated significant behavior and learning problems that require intensive intervention and instruction. Experience working with students identified as multilingual (ML) would be beneficial.

• Planning and organizing appropriate learning experiences in content areas

• Demonstrate knowledge of Special Education through instructional practices

• Maintain productive lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues concerning both the academic and social
  progress of all students

• Possess the ability to deal with developmental and behavioral issues

• Support students to access and benefit from the general education curriculum through specialized instruction and related services

• Facilitate the IEP process, including adhering to appropriate state and federal guidelines and procedures

This candidate must be a team player who enjoys working with preschool students, and has good classroom management skills.

Other additional duties may include but are not limited to recess, lunch and bus support.

If interested, please apply through SchoolSpring.
Please contact Katherine Blair, Director of Support Services at kblair@wsdvt.org if you have any questions.