Foundations Teacher

Position Title: General Education Teacher– Alternative Education Program Reports To: Program Director / Director of Special Services Location: Lake Region High School Campus Job Summary The General Education teacher designs and delivers individualized instruction for students with diverse academic, behavioral, and emotional needs in an alternative setting. This role combines academic instruction, meeting facilitation, and executive functioning coaching to help students achieve high school graduation, complete online coursework, or earn a Lake Region Degree through GED programming and elective course work. Core Responsibilities Teacher will: Coordinate, schedule, and lead comprehensive annual reviews, initial eligibility determinations, and manifestation determination meetings. Team Collaboration: Manage communication and collaborative decision-making among general educators, alternative program staff, mental health providers, parents, and administrative representatives. Conflict Resolution: Act as a neutral, professional moderator to guide teams through differences in perspective regarding accommodations and service delivery models. Progress Tracking: Grade student work promptly and input data into student information Academic Support & Curriculum Delivery GED Instruction: Provide targeted tutoring and curriculum support to prepare students for all sections of the GED exam. Online Learning Facilitation: Guide and monitor students completing asynchronous coursework through the Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative (VTVLC). Skill Remediation: Adapt core academic materials to match individual student reading and math levels. Elective Coordination: Monitor progress, grade assignments, and maintain compliance records for non-traditional alternative PE and Art courses. Student Mentorship & Skill Building Executive Functioning: Teach actionable organization, time management, and study skills to foster independent learning. Emotional Support: Recognize behavioral triggers and proactively guide students to access available on-site or community mental health supports. Crisis De-escalation: Implement trauma-informed strategies to manage behavioral challenges within the classroom. For pay scale please visit page 24 of the CBA - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A_D5DEoS3HGeS1YcPbShNizczD8xONQWg0fspxHjMgw/edit?tab=t.0 The Orleans Central Supervisory Union is comprised of two school districts (Lake Region Union Elementary-Middle School and Lake Region Union High School) supporting three K-4 elementary schools, three 5-8 middle schools, the Orleans Central Early Childhood Program, and Lake Region Union High School. Orleans Central Supervisory Union is located in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom which is known for scenic and rugged area of hills, sugarbushes, farmland and lakes. While our communities are small, they are truly that, a community that people are proud to be a part of. While we are rural, scenic drives will land you at Burke Mountain, Craftsbury Outdoor Center, and Jay Peak for skiing, opportunities, mountain biking at Kingdom Trails, fishing at the local lakes, and other outdoor activities. Our area is known for its sugar houses, which features Sugar on Snow in early spring, offering enjoyment for all ages. Our mission is to provide an environment that celebrates diversity and creativity, promotes inclusion and integrity, and partners with parents and community members to give students access to a 21st century education. Visit our website ocsu.org or more information about our schools.