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Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester, Vermont seeks a special educator, beginning January 2025 and running through June 2025. This is a long-term substitute position, with potential to become a full-time position beyond June of 2025.

Candidates must have experience supporting students with social cognition, behavioral, and social emotional needs, and experience in planning, leading, and managing IEP meetings. Necessary qualities include a strong instructional background in basic skill areas; effective communication, initiative, and knowledge of special education regulations, and the ability to complete and interpret evaluations and IEPs. A calm, supportive demeanor and willingness to work as a collaborative team member with educators, families, and outside agencies is required, as is current Vermont certification in special education. Preferred candidates have a familiarity with MTSS (Multi-tiered System of Supports); competency in data collection, technology integration, and progress monitoring, and the ability to motivate and engage students.

Interested candidates should submit a personal statement, resume and three references (preferably in a single pdf document) to Robin Urbanski, Assistant to the Headmaster, at rurbanski@burrburton.org.

Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. The posting will be removed from the school’s website once the position is filled.

Founded in 1829, Burr and Burton Academy (BBA) is an independent, coeducational Vermont high school with a public mission. It serves as the school of choice for nearly 800 students who come from Manchester, surrounding communities, and countries overseas. BBA’s mission is to educate students intellectually and morally for a life of responsibility, integrity, and service. BBA delivers its mission through its core values:

• Engaging, vigorous educational experiences;
• Respect for individual differences;
• The highest standards of performance and behavior;
• A mindset of perseverance and reflection;
• A caring and supportive community.