The Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District is seeking an energetic Special Educator with a love for working with elementary students who have unique behavioral and emotional needs to join our dynamic team. This individual must enjoy working in a co-teaching model as part of a creative and hard-working team (including building staff and mental health providers) to provide academic and social emotional education to students in an alternative environment, with the goal of transitioning successfully into community schools. 

 

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A sincere belief that all students can learn and grow
• The ability to build and foster positive rapport and trust with students and families 
• Effective communication with colleagues, students, and families 
• Familiarity with behavior management techniques such as Crisis Prevention and Intervention, Zones of Regulation, Collaborative Problem Solving, Life Space Crisis Intervention, Restorative Practices, etc. 
• The ability to successfully de-escalate and support students in crisis, resolve conflict and handle stress.
• Knowledge and understanding of early literacy development and structured literacy instruction
• Knowledge and understanding of early Mathematical development and instruction
• The ability to modify curriculum to meet the needs of a wide variety of students
• Knowledge of special education rules and regulations. 
• A confident and calm demeanor and fantastic sense of humor!

Job Requirements

• Active Vermont Special Educator License
• Experience in behavioral management techniques/interventions
• Strong collaboration skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

 

MMUUSD is committed to supporting the success of all learners by eradicating bias in our systems and graduating students with critical literacy and equity literacy skills. Successful applicants will be invested in the success of every learner and expected to engage in continuing capacity building to support diverse learners. We are especially interested in applicants with diverse experiences who share this commitment.

 

We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance and a competitive salary. Our schools offer a respectful and collaborative work environment and a supportive team atmosphere! For more information about our school district, please visit our web page at https://www.mmuusd.org/.

 

Questions? Please contact Principal Jeremy Rector at 802-434-2461 or at jeremy.rector@mmuusd.org