Special Education Case Manager

Location: Newport, VT 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 a Special Education Case Manager 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: Must be a licensed Special Educator or Educational Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Vermont, or actively pursuing licensure. Candidates should be qualified by both training and experience in instructional practices. Preferred candidates have experience supporting students with developmental disabilities. Other requirements for this position include: Must have working knowledge of the evaluation process, IEP process, write student goals, special education assessments and paperwork that is required for documentation purposes. Must have knowledge of and preferably experience in working with students who receive Special Education services. Responsible for managing a small caseload of students Create engaging learning opportunities that are consistent with students’ goals, are aligned with the program’s mission and vision, and the Vermont proficiencies. Experience with staff supervision. Comply with all policies and procedures with the NSM handbook, Student and Family handbook, and state/federal requirements. Must have excellent written, verbal, and time management skills. Must have the ability to develop and maintain collaborative positive relationships with all team members. Valid driver’s license, current vehicle inspection and car insurance is required. Compensation & Benefits: This is a full-time position, with an annual salary starting at $50,000 to $70,000, including total compensation*, based on qualifications and experience. School staff work 222 days that includes 12 paid holidays and 13 paid days off. * NSM offers health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. NSM supports exceptional opportunities for training and professional development. 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, 11 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 802-223-0647 ext. 133. 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 : $50,000 - $70,000