This job is specifically for our summer program. Work would start with planning on 7/1/24 and end on 8/9/24. Approximately 6-8 hours a week total, over two days.

Who We Are

The St. Johnsbury School District serves more than 600 students, Pre-K through 8th grade and tuition our high school students to several area public and independent high schools.

General Responsibilities:

As Case Managers, Special Educators work collaboratively with, and in support of, classroom teachers, paraeducators, parents, related service providers, guidance counselors, community agencies and consultants, and each other to ensure that the needs are met for a diverse student population.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides modeling, tools (strategies), consultation and collaboration with teachers and paraeducators and other staff for the implementation of effective instructional strategies, behavioral strategies, and social skills plans around students with specific identified needs.
• Provides direct instruction with individual students and small groups both in and outside of the classroom setting.
• Provides and supervises delivery of student IEP services, accommodations, and data collection procedures.
• Completes initial and subsequent assessments for students as identified by the team.
• Participates in school wide assessment procedures.
• Assists with the development and implementation of 504 plans and other educational plans on an annual basis and/or as agreed upon by the student’s team.
• Coordinates IEP/504 team meetings with related service providers and outside agencies and makes referrals for a treatment team and/or interagency team (CSP) meeting as determined by identified student need.
• Assists with the coordination of students’ educational schedules.
• Develops schedules for paraeducators based on IEPs.
• Provides consultation, daily supervision, and modeling/training to paraeducators.
• Communicates with parents regarding student progress and helps ensure understanding of school procedures and processes.
• Participates in curriculum review and development.
• Keeps current in research, legal requirements, best practices, technology, instructional content, Title I, ESL, Act 230, Section 504. Attends required trainings.
• Complies with the VT Special Education Regulations.
• Facilitates crisis intervention including the development and revision of behavior plans.
• Plans transition for students between grades, schedules, schools and/or programs.
• Maintains all appropriate documentation including files, paperwork, Child Count and Medicaid.
• Assists in the budgeting process.
• Adheres to appropriate confidentiality policies.
• Informs the Director of Student Support Services of program activities and status.
• Attends department meetings and other team meetings as assigned.
• Complete time study allocations for self and paraeducators.
• Develops substitute plans in case of absence.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary.
• Fun, engaging, and collaborative environment.

Qualifications: Special Educators must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and Special Education license.