Special Educator - Fay Honey Knopp School:

Do you like the opportunity to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team while also being innovative and creative in your teaching with students? If you do, then the Fay Honey Knopp Memorial School is the school for you!

Fay Honey Knopp Memorial School is seeking a special education teacher that is passionate about embracing each student's individuality and strengths, while helping to differentiate specialized instruction in a small group setting to support student academic success in a friendly, therapeutic, and encouraging environment.

If you enjoy working with middle school to high school students and value enhancing social, emotional, and behavioral development in an alternative educational setting, apply today! The ideal candidate will support a teaching team to facilitate an engaging learning environment with opportunity for hands on, experiential learning that will connect IEP goals and academic skills with practical application in the real world for a student population with diverse learning needs.

The Fay Honey Knopp School, located in Rutland, VT, is a State Board of Education approved independent school. It provides a therapeutic educational program offering unique learning opportunities to inspire personal change and well-being for adolescent males, ages 12-17 years, grades 7-12. The students enrolled in Fay Honey Knopp are part of a residential treatment program that assists youth with trauma histories. The programming and collaboration between the two entities is focused and trauma informed.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Teachers and other colleagues to create safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment to engage students in meaningful learning activities and social interactions
• Proficient in assessing and monitoring student academic, social, emotional, and behavioral progress through formal and informal assessment methods
• Help to resolve interpersonal conflicts, teaches problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Provide adequate supervision to effectively implement treatment interventions, behavior management plans and specialized services as prescribed and adjust interventions based on needs of the students and the need for safety
• Contribute to student progress notes, comprehensive evaluation reports and individualized education plans (IEP's)
• Case management with local school districts for all students eligible for special education services

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Special Educator licensure (grades 7-12) Applicants who are eligible for a provisional license are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience is recommended but new graduates are welcome
• Valid driver's license, use of a personal vehicle and a clean driving record
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with students, parents, and a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage classroom dynamics and individual student needs

Structure:

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

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Benefits:

• 219 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; tuition reimbursement for classes available subject to available funding.
• 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!

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, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.

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