Special Education Teacher

About the role

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher (SPED) for a full-time, school-based opportunity in Williston, VT for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Details

• Full-time: 37-39 hours per week
• Assignment: Grades: Elementary (k-5)
• Location: Williston, VT
• Setting: On-site, in-person
• Pay: $50-$60/hour, based on experience and employment arrangement
• Guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, administrative, and planning time
• Dual support from the school district and TheraPeds Partners

What You'll Do

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Providing specialized instruction tailored to students' individual educational and developmental needs
• Managing assigned student caseloads and coordinating special education services
• Conducting and participating in assessments and evaluations, as appropriate to the position
• Monitoring student progress and collecting data to measure progress toward IEP goals
• Adapting instructional strategies based on student performance and individual learning needs
• Preparing progress reports and maintaining accurate and timely educational records
• Participating in IEP, eligibility, multidisciplinary, and student-support meetings
• Collaborating with general education teachers, related-service providers, administrators, families, and other members of the educational team
• Supporting accommodations, modifications, and specialized instructional strategies across educational environments
• Creating a welcoming, safe, structured, and productive learning environment
• Providing guidance and support to classroom staff in implementing educational strategies for students with disabilities
• Supporting compliance with IDEA, district procedures, IEP requirements, and applicable state and federal special education requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or a related qualifying field
• Current or eligible for appropriate State Licensed teaching certification/credentialing in Special Education
• Appropriate state authorization to provide Special Education teaching services in Vermont
• One or more years of experience in a school setting preferred
• Experience working with children and students with disabilities
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development and implementation, special education eligibility, and progress monitoring
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency with technology used for instruction, documentation, and communication
• Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals
• Professionalism, tact, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality

Physical Requirements

• School-based special education is active and may require participation with students in a variety of educational environments and activities
• The Special Education Teacher must be able to perform the physical functions necessary to fulfill assigned responsibilities, which may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and engaging with students throughout school environments

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community