• Job Description

  Req#: 5199440

  The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people." - Join the journey.

  At the Sustainability Academy we are learning together to gain the knowledge, skills and habits of responsible community members. We make a difference by creating social, environmental, and economic justice in our community and world.

  The Sustainability Academy is the country's first elementary school focused entirely on Education for Sustainability, located in the Old North End of Burlington, Vermont. At SA, we define sustainability as the shared responsibility for improving the quality of life for all—economically, socially, and environmentally—now and for future generations.

  SCOPE OF WORK:

  The Burlington School District seeks an energetic, skilled Student Success Coordinator to fill a full-time position at the Sustainability Academy Elementary School. The Sustainability Academy is seeking candidates to provide support for students who have experienced trauma and ongoing behavioral challenges in the K-5 learning environment. The ideal candidate will provide support to a variety of students throughout the school day and will be part of the planning/behavioral support staff. The position requires a general knowledge of autism and cognitive development, the ability to remain calm in addressing behavior and delivering instruction, and the ability to maintain a positive attitude during crisis situations. Targeted professional development training will be provided.

  ESSENTIA L FUNCTIONS:

  1. Implementing an ABA-based behavioral intervention plan
  2. Critical thinking skills to accurately assess students’ progress and flexibility to adjust lessons to meet specific needs
  3. Providing a safe school environment to yield positive connections and coping mechanisms to enable student success
  4. Coordinate and priority building response to student behavior
  5. Delivering instructional materials/activities in collaboration with support staff
  6. Applying self-regulation and skill-building techniques to promote the personal and professional growth of the students
  7. Managing student aggression with instructive techniques from intervention plans and classroom de-escalation techniques
  8. Providing leadership and guidance
  9. Maintaining confidentiality by safeguarding student information
  10. BSD Designated employee (DE) responsibilities regarding F.29 and C. 12 compliance, BSD Building Based Title IX Coordinator Responsibilities Regarding F. 29 and C12 Compliance
  11. Other duties may be assigned

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education :

  1. Minimum Required: High school diploma, plus at least 2 years of additional education
  2. Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

  • Experience:

  1. Minimum Required: Two years experience in education or related field
  2. Previous experience working with students experiencing challenging behaviors, working with young adults, and crisis response
  3. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with students, parents, and school staff

  Equal Opportunity: The Burlington School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

  The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• About the company

  Burlington High School is a public high school located in Burlington, Vermont, United States.

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