Special Education Teacher LTS Elementary

Special Educator - LTS

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: Cultivating caring creative and courageous people. - Join the journey.

The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:

• Value different cultures;
• Engage with the community;
• Communicate effectively;
• Think creatively;
• Skillfully solve problems; and
• Achieve at their highest academic intellectual and personal potential.

Burlington School District is seeking a passionate and energetic Long Term Substitute Teacher specializing in Special Education who is committed to high levels of achievement of all students at Champlain Elementary School.This position will require working closely with and case-managing up to 25 special-education and historically around 300 students. 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.

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:(include but not limited to)

• Plan prepare and deliver lesson plans class activities and a variety of instructional materials that facilitate active and meaningful learning. Develop lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established expectations.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Assess and record learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction based on the assessments.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in EST (education study team) and Special Educators to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities.
• Participate in scheduled in-service days and staff meetings.
• Use discretion in discussing school affairs recognizing the value of positive school-community relations.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the districts philosophy of education goals and instructional objectives.
• Comply with Board and administrative policies regulations and procedures and reinforce students doing the same
• Report incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse harassment bullying hazing zero-tolerance offenses etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state law and board policies. Respond to emergency situations for the
• purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Attendance in accordance with established days/hours of work.
• Perform other tasks and duties as appropriate and/or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Job Requirements:

• Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
• Endorsement in elementary level Special Education (82) or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in closely working with and case-managing up to 25 special-education and historically around 300 students.
• Experience supporting students with social cognition behavioral and social emotional needs.
• Experience training and supervising para-educators providing support services to special needs 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.
• Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring).
• Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support.

Preferred Attributes:

• Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.
• Experience in a professional/teaching learning community; experience in co-teaching/collaborating with other educators.
• Evidence of student-centered learning approaches including personalizing instruction and supporting students meeting core proficiencies
• Evidence of implementing inclusive practices for students with special needs.
• Ongoing educational post graduate coursework in education or subject area including diversity equity and inclusion.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:

• SALARY:Long Term Subs (1st 30 days):$20.00per hour for 7.75 daily hours
  Long Term Subs (Day 31):$36.96per hour for 7.75 daily hours
• CONTRACT TERM: May 19 2026 through June 17 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Applications from women veterans individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.