What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist position at Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools?
Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools sit in the middle of the progressive town of Montpelier, Vermont, the state’s capital, and Roxbury, a tiny rural community just outside of Montpelier. While offering a wide variety of cultural experiences that range from music to theater to lecture series in Montpelier itself, we are also a 40 minute drive to Burlington and right down the road from multiple world-class ski areas. Would you rather a rural lifestyle? Roxbury offers its residents the beauties of rural living and yet is still within easy an easy commute to Montpelier and surrounding areas. Local lakes, hiking trails, nature centers in Central Vermont offer ample opportunity for year-round outdoor activity that we are known for around the globe. All this equates to Montpelier and Roxbury being ideal spots to live, work, and play.
Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools is searching for a Behavior Specialist for its outstanding 1,137 current students. We are a school that values cultural inclusivity, high levels of learning for all students, and personalized learning.
Vermont is an incredibly progressive state in the world of education and Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools lead the effort in many areas. MRPS is continually growing its system of proficiency-based learning and effective multi-tiered system of supports so that all learners reach high levels of achievement. We work to engage our learners so that they build the confidence and skills to graduate our system with any choice available to them. Our next Behavior Specialist will have the opportunity to work with an experienced staff in reaching our lofty goals for students.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
-- The confidence to collaborate with a knowledgeable staff;
-- Instructional knowledge focused within proficiency-based learning and effective multi-tiered systems of support;
-- A commitment to equity, inclusivity, and diversity - eliminating the predictability of achievement based on identity status;
-- Proven relationship-building with students that not only encourages but also enables student voice;
-- Effective, proactive communication skills with students, caregivers, and School/District leadership;
-- An ability to cultivate a positive climate and healthy collaborative culture;
-- A connection to our community’s values.
For a complete job description, please visit https://shorturl.at/P1q3N.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
2 years of teaching or equivalent
Valid Teaching License
Interested candidates are asked to apply via SchoolSpring. Questions regarding this position can be directed to:
Heather Michaud, Human Resources Coordinator
Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools
5 High School Drive, Unit #1
Montpelier, VT 05602
