Special Education Teacher

Maplehill School and Farm seeks a licensed Special Education Teacher who will work with our educational team to develop curricula and support the students' goals. The candidate should be familiar with current Special Education rules of law. They should have the communication skills to facilitate and coordinate services for students, their families, LEAs, Maplehill faculty, staff, and administrators. The Special Educator is responsible for overseeing IEP goals including transition goals that support students’ next steps, providing remedial instruction, working with the team in developing and enhancing students’ social, emotional, and life skills, gathering information needed for IEP meetings, completing classroom observations and data collection on students’ progress. Candidates should have a strong background in middle and high school special education, especially in differentiation best practices. An ability to build stable, supportive relationships with 7th through 12th grade students is of utmost importance in this role. We’re seeking a creative, compassionate special education teacher who can work well in a team and support a trauma-transformed, therapeutic school for our students. Maplehill School and Farm is a safe, caring, land-based educational community located on 230 acres in central Vermont. We are committed to learning that is rooted in milieu therapy and in nurturing authentic relationships between students, and caregivers, staff, volunteers, and community members. We support therapeutic and restorative practices, self-reflection, clear and empathic communication, personal resilience, and taking care. We believe in honoring our students for who they are, recognizing individual strengths, and nurturing potential, and that students have widely varying skills, abilities, and interests and learn in many different ways. Our curriculum blends traditional academics with experiential learning and a course of study tailored to students’ passions and creativity. We will provide both small group and individualized learning opportunities, engaging our students in a holistic style of education through academics, social/emotional learning, service projects, recreational activities, farming, and gardening. Part-time or full-time positions are available. Excellent pay and benefits package.