ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THESCHOOL YEARJoin Our Team! Special Education Teacher Position$500 signon bonus awarded upon successful completion of a 75day probationary period. with additional bonus opportunities available!About Us:Vermont Achievement Center Inc. (VAC) serving Rutland and Vermont since 1937.Offers innovative programs in special and early education child care water safety and aqua therapy.Impacts over 7000 children and families annually.About the Role:Position: Special Education Teacher at Sheldon AcademyLocation: Rutland VT 05701 (Relocation required)Pay: $23.25 $24.50 per hourHours: Work 8hour day shifts (Monday to Friday 8am4pm) for a 10month position following the school calendar for seasonal breaks and federal holidays.Key Responsibilities:Provide direct instruction inclass support for learning and social skills and therapeutic support.Assess student abilities and monitor general education and IEP goal achievement with minimal triannual evaluation responsibilities.Implement edit and consult on IEP plans; share case management responsibilities and prepare IEP progress reports.Collaborate with general educators to prepare report cards and attend student meetings as scheduled.Plan and implement curriculum based on Vermont State Standards maintain organized materials and student records and provide consultation on therapeutic and behavior support methods.Qualifications:B.S. or B.A. in Education or Special Education (Masters preferred) with Vermont Special Education Licensure K12 or eligibility.3 years of teaching experience with behaviorally/emotionally disturbed children.Valid Vermont drivers license and strong communication organizational and basic computer skills.Proficient in special education law IEPs and assessments.Deep understanding of learning disabilities emotionalbehavioral issues and skilled in relationship management emergency response adaptability and team collaboration.Benefits:403(b) Retirement with employer matchingHealth Dental STD LTD and Life InsurancePaid time off (vacation sick personal bereavement and parental leave)Employee assistance and discount programs including a 45 childcare discountProfessional development assistance and tuition reimbursementFree Breakfast and lunch!BonusesUnion positionApply Today to Make a Difference!The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The principal duties and responsibilities listed above are subject to change.Vermont Achievement Center Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age gender disability military status race religion marital status or any other protected classes under the law.