Special Education Teacher - Jean Garvin School

Special Education Teacher - Jean Garvin School at Howard Center in Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Description Special Education Teacher - Jean Garvin School The Jean Garvin School is an inclusive space that inspires transformation. Our mission is to provide a supportive and differentiated approach for students to experience success through independence, mastery, belonging and generosity. Develop Flexible Pathways to meet student needs while supporting teachers and staff to understand learning differences. Provide resources and strategies to support differentiated instruction. Provide direct instruction in supporting student IEP goals.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Teachers and other colleagues to create safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments to engage students in meaningful learning activities and social interactions Utilize diagnostic teaching, informal assessments, and ongoing progress monitoring to assess student's academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning Help to resolve interpersonal conflicts, teach problem solving and conflict resolution skills Contribute to student progress notes, comprehensive evaluation reports and individualized education plans (IEP's) Facilitate IEP and quarterly meetings for students Facilitate student reintegration to public school

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree Special Educator licensure (grades 7-12) Applicants who are eligible for a provisional license are also encouraged to apply. Valid driver's license, use of a personal vehicle and a clean driving record Must be comfortable with and capable of being compassionately assertive and thriving within a dynamic environment that utilizes Relational and Trauma Informed instructional strategies.

Structure:

Full time Exempt Salary starting at $49,424.00 We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience Click the link below to hear from individuals currently in this role: youtu.beYfHg3cyx9wc

Benefits:

193 day contract with paid school breaks plus 11 paid holidays and 10 personal sick days Comprehensive Medical Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible. Two Dental options Vision Insurance Employer 401(k) contributions Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account Childcare Stipend Employee Assistance Program Employee referral program with financial payment Discounted online undergraduategraduate courses through Champlain College truED Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education Voluntary benefits from localinternational businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, skisnowboard passes, autohome insurance, and more!

Our Values:

Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOETTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy. and