What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Educator position at The New School of Montpelier?
At The New School of Montpelier (NSM), you’ll find a welcoming community, opportunities to grow professionally, a supportive working environment, and one on one trained staff. Join our passionate team of educators and support staff who believe every individual has limitless potential.
Who is NSM? We are a student centered, employee owned cooperative, year round therapeutic school for students 5-22, and adult Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Support Provider. We create learning communities with a culture of safety and belonging committed to preparing individuals with unique and complex challenges for successful lives.
Mission: NSM is a learning community committed to preparing individuals with unique and complex challenges for successful lives. We use evidence based practices to promote independence, communication, social/emotional skills and academic growth, within a culture of safety and belonging.
Position: NSM is currently seeking an Educator that is responsible for ensuring high quality and effective instruction for students that correlate with the appropriate Vermont proficiencies. Based on the core subjects, they develop, plan, and implement curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs for student audiences within and outside their areas of expertise.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a core academic subject area (e.g., English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, or related field) required, including training and experience in the areas of educational instruction. Experience with students receiving Special Education services preferred. Preferred for Vermont teaching certification in a general education field or licensed educator in the State of Vermont.
Other requirements for this position include:
Maintain an effective, creative and success-oriented learning environment that meets the educational needs of students.
Create engaging learning opportunities that are consistent with students’ goals and are aligned with the program’s mission and vision, and Vermont proficiency standards.
Have working knowledge of the evaluation process, IEP process, write student goals, special education assessments and paperwork that is required for documentation purposes.
Experience with staff supervision.
Comply with all policies and procedures with the NSM handbook and the Student and Family handbook.
Must be an excellent communicator, organizer, and be able to work both independently and part of a team.
Must have the ability to develop, maintain, collaborate positive relationships with all team members.
Valid driver’s license, current vehicle inspection and car insurance is required.
Compensation & Benefits: We are seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time, 222-day position, including 12 paid holidays and 13 paid personal days off as part of the annual school calendar.
This position offers a pay plus benefits package totalling between $63,780 to $74,324 for the 2026–2027 school year, based on qualifications and experience.
Current Pay Plus Benefits Package Includes:
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000
Employer-Paid Benefits: $13,780 - $14,324
*health insurance or health stipend, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.
*Pay plus benefits is effective July 1, 2026. Current pay plus benefit package is between $53,236 - $63,780 .
Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@nsmvt.org. We encourage applicants to apply via email; or can also be mailed via USPS mail to The New School of Montpelier Human Resources, 9 West Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Director at 802-222-6129..
The New School of Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $63,780 - $74,324