MS/HS Special Education Teacher

Special Educator – Community Classroom

Woodstock Union Middle & High School
Full-Time Position

Woodstock Union Middle and High School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Special Educator to lead and expand our Community Classroom program. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to support students with diverse needs while shaping a program that fosters independence, community engagement and belonging, academic success, and vocational readiness.

About the Role

The Special Educator will:

• Provide direct instruction and support to middle and high school students with academic, vocational, and functional learning needs.
• Lead and collaborate with a team of talented and dedicated paraeducators to ensure high-quality instruction and individualized support.
• Develop and implement interventions that address students' cognitive, communication, social-emotional, behavioral, mobility, personal care, and self-regulation needs.
• Support students in both general education and specialized settings, integrating them into the least restrictive environment.
• Oversee case management, including IEP development, progress monitoring, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with related service providers (SLP, OT, PT, school counselors), general education teams, and external partners such as HireAbility, UVM CDC Cares, HCRS, Rutland Mental Health and the I-Team to provide comprehensive wrap-around student support to students and families.
• Evaluate and enhance programming to align with best practices in functional academics, life skills, and post-secondary transition planning.
• Work closely with students, school staff, and community partners to identify individual strengths, skills, and interests that may lead to future employment opportunities.
• Facilitate job exploration experiences, internships, and employment readiness skill development to prepare students for life beyond high school.
• Coordinate support staff working with students in the community to ensure meaningful, hands-on learning experiences in real-world settings while concurrently working towards students’ IEP goals.

What We’re Looking For

We seek an innovative and flexible educator who is committed to developing and growing a program that maximizes student potential. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold or be eligible for a Vermont Educator License with an appropriate Special Education endorsement.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in education.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Create a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment tailored to students' individual learning styles.
• Utilize data-driven decision-making to inform instruction and program development.
• Have expertise in integrating technology to support differentiated instruction.
• Understand the diverse needs of students and the impact of demographic factors on achievement.
• Be committed to continuous professional growth and innovative educational practices.
• Have experience or a strong interest in transition planning, vocational training, and community-based learning.
• Collaborate with our school’s Center for Community Connections (C3) and their staff to explore and  cultivate partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and agencies to support student employment experiences.

Why Join Us?

At Woodstock Union Middle and High School, we are committed to our vision: Locally Inspired, Globally Prepared. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and culturally diverse learning environment. Candidates with international experience, multilingual abilities, or backgrounds that contribute to diverse perspectives are strongly encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from out-of-state candidates who are eligible for Vermont licensure.

If you are a passionate educator eager to lead, innovate, and expand a program that empowers students to achieve independence and career success, we invite you to apply.

Salary : $45,580 - $90,500