Homebound Special Education Teacher Burlington School District Student Support Services

• Burlington, Vermont This job is also posted in Burlington School District Job Details

Job ID:

5153549

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Aug 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Homebound Special Education Teacher

• SY2/27 Burlington School District

A. SCOPE OF WORK

The Special Educator position is a unionized, exempt position that will report to the Principal. This position entails working 1:1 with a special needs student within their home. The ideal candidate will 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 and 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.

B. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This section outlines the fundamental job functions that must be performed in this position.

This includes:

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements Physical and Mental/Reasoning Requirements Work Environment These areas state the underlying requirements that an employee must meet in order to perform these essential functions. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Instructional Strategies Collaborate 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 the 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 Development Conduct 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 Organization Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. 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. Communication Establish 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.

C. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Minimum Required:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, or related field.

Preferred:

Master's degree in Education.

Certification Preferred:

Valid Educator License granted by the Vermont Department of Education with a Special Education Endorsement. Documented or eligible for NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher status as applicable Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Experience:

Minimum Required:

Experience in closely working with, providing direct instruction to, and case-managing special education and 504 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. Experience supporting students with social cognition, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. 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. Knowledge of best practices in engaging and motivating students and managing student behaviors.

Preferred Attributes:

Participation in a professional/teaching-learning community group or similar learning community. Training and/or experience with English Language Learners. Knowledge of assessments and the 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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

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. 4.

List Specific Skills And/Or Abilities Required:

Demonstrated ability to work with teacher colleagues and other school and community agencies to support student success in the classroom. Critical-thinking skills used to accurately assess students' progress and adjust lessons to their needs. Strong communication skills.

D. WORKING CONDITIONS

These are the physical and mental/reasoning requirements of the position as it is typically performed. The inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental/reasoning requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Seeing Color perception (red, green, amber) Hearing/listening Clear speech Tasting Smelling Touching

Dexterity:

_X_ Hand, _X_ Finger Lifting

• up to 30 pounds Carrying
• up to 30 pounds Climbing on Stairs/Ladders, and balance Driving Standing Sitting Stooping Kneeling Crouching Crawling Remain Stationary Pushing/pulling Moving objects Reading
• basic Reading
• complex Math skills
• basic Math skills
• complex Writing
• basic Writing
• complex Analysis/comprehension Judgment/decision making Clerical Inside air conditioning and heat Outside weather conditions Works alone Works with others Face-to-face contact Verbal contact with others Extreme heat Extreme cold High places Noise Fumes/odors Dirt/dust Hazardous materials Electrical equipment Mechanical equipment Pressurized equipment Ability to move distances within schools, offices, and athletic fields

Other:

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.

Position Type:

On-Call / Per Diem

Salary:

up to $50 Per Hour Equal Opportunity Employer Burlington School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required