Special Education Teacher/SLP with Case Management Focus

Location: Montpelier, VT

About the role

At The New School of Montpelier (NSM), you’ll find a welcoming community, opportunities to grow professionally, and a supportive working environment. Join our passionate team of educators and support staff who believe every individual has limitless potential.

NSM is a student-centered, employee-owned cooperative and a year-round therapeutic school for students aged 5–22, as well as an 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.

Our mission is to use evidence-based practices to promote independence, communication, social/emotional skills, and academic growth within a culture of safety and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality and effective instruction for students that correlates with Vermont proficiencies.
• Develop, plan, and implement curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs for student audiences within and outside areas of expertise.
• Manage a small caseload of students.
• Create engaging learning opportunities consistent with students’ goals, aligned with the program’s mission and vision, and Vermont proficiencies.
• Supervise staff as needed.
• Comply with all policies and procedures in the NSM handbook, Student and Family handbook, and state/federal requirements.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the evaluation process, IEP process, writing student goals, special education assessments, and required documentation.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Special Educator or Educational Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Vermont, or actively pursuing licensure.
• Qualified by both training and experience in instructional practices.
• Preferred experience supporting students with developmental disabilities.
• Experience working with students who receive Special Education services.
• Excellent written, verbal, and time management skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative, positive relationships with all team members.
• Valid driver’s license, current vehicle inspection, and car insurance required.

Benefits

• Full-time, 222-day position.
• 12 paid holidays and 13 paid personal days off as part of the annual school calendar.
• Employer-paid benefits valued at $13,780–$15,412, including:
  • Health insurance or health stipend.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401k retirement plan with employer match.

Pay

This position offers a pay plus benefits package totaling between $63,780 and $95,412 for the 2026–2027 school year, based on qualifications and experience. Salary range: $50,000–$80,000.