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-Bob Bick, Chief Executive Officer

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Special Education Teacher - Baird School

Work with a small multi-disciplinary team of professionals to meet the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students; provide intensive instruction to students in literacy and math (one-to-one and small group), facilitate teams for the purpose of re-integrating students into public school, and provide Special Education case management. Experience implementing progress monitoring and MTSS (multi-tier system of supports) is desired.

Baird School provides an alternative educational environment for children ages 5-14 (grades K-8) whose needs cannot be met in a regular educational environment due to social, emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Students engage in academic, social, emotional, and behavioral programming to develop skills/strategies that will allow them to succeed in the least restrictive educational environment available to them.

Responsibilities:

• Design/Implement effective curriculum and instruction for students

• Diagnostic teaching, administration or informal assessments and ongoing progress monitoring in all subject areas

• Develop/Implement academic and environmental accommodations

• Assess/Document academic, social, emotional and behavioral functioning

• Crisis Intervention

• Serve as Interdisciplinary team member, collaborating with teachers, families, public school personnel and other treatment providers

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Special Educator licensure. Applicants who are eligible for a provisional license are also encouraged to apply.
• Valid driver's license, use of a personal vehicle and a clean driving record
• Must be comfortable with and capable of being compassionately assertive and thriving within a dynamic environment that utilizes Relational and Trauma Informed instructional strategies.

Structure:

• Full time
• Exempt
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Click the link below to hear from individuals currently in this role:

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Benefits:

• 193 day contract with paid school breaks plus 11 paid holidays and 10 personal/ sick days
• Comprehensive BCBS Medical with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!

*All sign on bonuses are exclusively offered to external staff and internal staff are not eligible.

*All referral bonuses are exclusively offered to internal staff and external applicants are not eligible.

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.

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