Job Summary:

The Hartford School District is seeking a special education teacher to join our dedicated and passionate special education team. This special educator will be providing instruction and emotional supports within a therapeutic classroom. Candidates should have a strong background in providing high quality intervention services, trauma informed practices, and supporting and collaborating with colleagues It is important to have a solid understanding of how to partner with teachers around supporting students with emotional disturbances or students with trauma within a mainstream classroom.

The ideal candidate will have strong classroom management skills, be able to collect data to build and implement behavior support plans, and excellent communication skills. Implementing research-based structured math and reading interventions, such as Orton Gillingham, and using diagnostic tools to inform instruction is also required. This special educator will be part of a team working within the therapeutic classroom, and under supervision of the building Principal, HSD's Clinical Director, and the Director of Special Education.

At the Hartford School District we believe that all students can learn and our special educators are essential partners in this work. We are looking for strong communication skills, problem-solving oriented staff, and educators who believe that relationships come first.

HSD is committed to a proactive, inclusive and trauma-informed approach that contributes to and promotes a safe, healthy, socially and academically vibrant climate for all stakeholders where building positive relationships is the priority.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

- Special education licensure or ability to obtain license (even provisionally)
- Experience working with students in a classroom setting
- Knowledge of relational education models and trauma informed practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners

The Hartford School District, in alignment with our Anti-Racism Policy, believes that the educational experience of every student is enhanced through the professional contributions of representatives of various races, ethnicities, genders, physical abilities, ages and sexual orientations, and that a diverse and culturally competent faculty is essential in the creation of a rigorous learning environment free of bias and inequities.
We are seeking a dedicated Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for childhood development and education, with experience in mentoring and curriculum development. As an Educator, you will play a crucial role in shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,389.00 - $86,443.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school
• Kindergarten

Physical setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• White River Junction, VT 05001 (Required)

Work Location: In person