SouthPoint Therapeutic Educator
Young World Physical Education, South Burlington, VT, United States
Job Title
Therapeutic Educator, Alternative Education
Location:
District
Reports To:
School Director
Pay Level:
Exempt
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$55,343 to $76,151 Per Year
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026
Summary
Provides highly skilled, specialized instructional support in core academics as accommodated and differentiated for students with complex social, emotional, behavioral, mental health, developmental, and specialized learning needs. Develops and applies targeted instruction in accordance with IEP goals and as integrated with trauma-informed understandings and intentions, including integrative and compensatory models for change and growth. Provides this support through creative, student-centered, principled, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)-driven practice, and within meaningful, relevant educational opportunities and genuine, integral student-staff relationship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides individualized educational, academic, emotional, and social support to identified clients and students.
Adapts and accommodates curriculum, instruction, and support to match the comprehensive and complex needs, abilities, preferences, and capacities of each student.
Develops learning materials designed for each student’s ability and interest.
Works to enhance motivation, provide consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to students for all learning activities.
Maintains notes and client records as indicated.
Provides services in accordance with program principles and practices, and in compliance with policies, regulations, and legal requirements.
General Responsibilities
Monitors student discipline through appropriate behavior management techniques. Assists administration in establishing and maintaining school-based discipline and a positive learning environment.
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree. Demonstrated skill in working with middle and high school students with disabilities is required.
Working knowledge of Special Education state and federal guidelines, regulations and laws is essential.
Knowledge and experience with behavioral strategies, accommodations and interventions for primary and secondary students with emotional/behavioral challenges.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Vermont Special Educator License with appropriate endorsement.
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory specific to assigned instructional academic program; ability to plan and implement plans based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication is essential.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements, Board policies and Special Education guidelines, rules and regulations.
The ability to plan, organize or manage time effectively is required.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Katie Cunningham , SouthPoint Director
SBSD South Point
Phone: 802-363-0416
Email: kcunningham@sbschools.net
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Therapeutic Educator, Alternative Education
Location:
District
Reports To:
School Director
Pay Level:
Exempt
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$55,343 to $76,151 Per Year
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026
Summary
Provides highly skilled, specialized instructional support in core academics as accommodated and differentiated for students with complex social, emotional, behavioral, mental health, developmental, and specialized learning needs. Develops and applies targeted instruction in accordance with IEP goals and as integrated with trauma-informed understandings and intentions, including integrative and compensatory models for change and growth. Provides this support through creative, student-centered, principled, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)-driven practice, and within meaningful, relevant educational opportunities and genuine, integral student-staff relationship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides individualized educational, academic, emotional, and social support to identified clients and students.
Adapts and accommodates curriculum, instruction, and support to match the comprehensive and complex needs, abilities, preferences, and capacities of each student.
Develops learning materials designed for each student’s ability and interest.
Works to enhance motivation, provide consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to students for all learning activities.
Maintains notes and client records as indicated.
Provides services in accordance with program principles and practices, and in compliance with policies, regulations, and legal requirements.
General Responsibilities
Monitors student discipline through appropriate behavior management techniques. Assists administration in establishing and maintaining school-based discipline and a positive learning environment.
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree. Demonstrated skill in working with middle and high school students with disabilities is required.
Working knowledge of Special Education state and federal guidelines, regulations and laws is essential.
Knowledge and experience with behavioral strategies, accommodations and interventions for primary and secondary students with emotional/behavioral challenges.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Vermont Special Educator License with appropriate endorsement.
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory specific to assigned instructional academic program; ability to plan and implement plans based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication is essential.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements, Board policies and Special Education guidelines, rules and regulations.
The ability to plan, organize or manage time effectively is required.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Katie Cunningham , SouthPoint Director
SBSD South Point
Phone: 802-363-0416
Email: kcunningham@sbschools.net
#J-18808-Ljbffr