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Employment Opportunities


Thanks for your interest in joining us at BRIGHTality School! If you made it here, you're probably interested in working with kids. You probably also know both how challenging and rewarding this work is! Job opportunities for BRIGHTality will be posted here, and we hope you'll keep an eye on the space.​For all open roles, please submit a resume and cover letter, along with any supporting documents relevant to your application to info@brightality.org with the subject line "BRIGHTality Application."

Current Openings:

Math Educator

Position Overview: 

As a Math Educator at our independent special education school, you will play a pivotal role in providing engaging and tailored math education to students with diverse learning needs. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement comprehensive math curricula that accommodates individualized learning styles, needs and ability, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Curriculum Development: Design and adapt science curricula to meet the unique needs and abilities of students with special educational requirements, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational goals.

  • Differentiated Instruction: Employ a variety of instructional strategies and techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and sensory needs, including visual aids, hands-on experiments, and adaptive technology, and more.

  • Individualized Learning Plans(IEP): Collaborate with special educator, special education coordinator, colleagues, therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement IEPs tailored to each student's strengths, challenges, and goals.

  • Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Regularly assess student progress using a variety of assessment tools and techniques.

  • Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes active engagement, mutual respect, and social-emotional development.

  • Collaboration and Professional Development: Collaborate with colleagues to integrate science education with other subject areas and interdisciplinary themes, participate in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in special education and science education, and contribute to the school community.

  • Communication and Family Engagement: Maintain open and proactive communication with students, families, and caregivers regarding student progress, goals, and strategies for support, and involve families in their child's science education through regular updates, workshops, and events.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Special Education, Math Education, or a related field, or significant knowledge and experience in the content area. 

  • Experience working with students with diverse learning needs, including but not limited to autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

  • Patience, flexibility, and a genuine passion for working with students with special educational requirements.

  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and a growth mindset.

  • Team player

  • Joining our team as a Math Educator at our independent special education school offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs, empowering them to discover and explore the wonders of science in a supportive and inclusive environment.

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Additional Information:

  • Depending on the specific role and responsibilities, additional certifications or training in areas such as CPR, first aid, crisis intervention, or assistive technology may be required or preferred.

  • Some positions may require the ability to lift and maneuver students with physical disabilities or mobility challenges.

  • Clearances and background checks are required by school districts or state education agencies.

 

Math Educator: Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Hearing and speaking to exchange information and respond to student needs

  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities

  • Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery

  • Seeing to read a variety of materials

  • Close vision and ability to adjust focus

  • Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching

  • Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

  •  Lifting objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

  • Driving a vehicle to transport or meet with students

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Math Educator: Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Noise level is generally moderate

  • Meetings conducted in public and private settings

  • Indoor and outdoor in varying temperatures

  • Employee must have available transportation and be able to drive up to 100 miles in day

Classroom Educator: Hazards

  • Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in altercations and antisocial behavior

  • Contact with dissatisfied individuals

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All BRIGHTality Staff Must:

  • Uphold BRIGHTality’s  mission by acting with integrity

  • Team player

  • Love of learning – a lifelong learner

  • Flexible and adaptable

  • Open to differing views and objectives

  • Conflict resolution skills

  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

  • Communicate effectively in a timely manner, both orally and in writing.

  • Use technology in an effective manner for communicating and reporting.

  • Meet schedules and timelines; plan and organize work.

  • Work at a high level of independence.

  • Use basic, job-related equipment including equipment used in a special education classroom and pertinent software applications

  • Maintain professional, cordial relationships with students, parents, and staff.

  • Use professional judgment in making reasonable decisions or recommendations in conjunction with other staff members and/or administrative leadership.

  • Communicate in a respectful, professional, and courteous manner.

  • Maintain confidentiality.

  • Follow directions and uphold department policies and practices.

  • Establish rapport and maintain positive, meaningful relationships with students to assist in improving their behavior, educational performance, and social relationships.

  • Participate as a positive team member for the purpose of enhancing and sharing knowledge and skills for the delivery of best practices.

 

Reports to:  Director and Assistant Director

  • Job Summary:

    The Special Education Program Coordinator serves in a dual leadership role as both the Special Educator and Program Coordinator. In this capacity, the Coordinator is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and other individualized supports for students with disabilities or specialized learning needs.

    The Coordinator provides guidance, oversight, and professional support to instructional staff, while also assisting in managing the program’s day-to-day operations and student-related needs. This role involves fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring that staff have the resources and direction necessary to effectively support students.

    Working closely with students, families, educators, and other professionals, the Special Education Program Coordinator helps ensure that each student receives appropriate services, accommodations, and interventions to support their educational progress. The Coordinator also promotes a supportive and structured environment where both students and staff are positioned for success.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify students’ academic strengths, learning needs, and social-emotional or behavioral profiles, utilizing formal and informal tools to guide individualized programming.
       

    • Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and individualized learning plans in collaboration with sending school districts, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
       

    • Provide specialized and differentiated instruction to students with complex learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs by adapting curriculum materials, modifying instructional strategies, and implementing individualized academic interventions.
       

    • Implement trauma-informed and therapeutic educational practices to support students who may present with behavioral challenges, emotional regulation needs, or barriers to learning.
       

    • Develop, implement, and monitor behavior support plans and social-emotional learning strategies, including teaching self-regulation, coping skills, and positive peer interaction.
       

    • Collaborate with the Program Director to review student progress, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and adjust academic or behavioral support plans to ensure student growth and program success.
       

    • Maintain consistent communication with the Director regarding student progress, behavioral concerns, intervention outcomes, and program needs.
       

    • Serve as a liaison between families, tutors, instructional staff, and sending school districts to ensure coordinated services, consistent communication, and appropriate support for students enrolled in the therapeutic program.
       

    • Participate in and support IEP meetings and team meetings, contributing relevant information regarding student progress, behavioral supports, and program recommendations.
       

    • Oversee the scheduling and coordination of educational services for students requiring individualized instruction, academic intervention, enrichment opportunities, or therapeutic educational support.
       

    • Maintain accurate documentation of student schedules (past and present), including tutor assignments, service hours, and any scheduling modifications required to support student success.
       

    • Maintain documentation of meetings, consultations, and formal engagement with school districts, tutors, and other service providers related to LunaWay programming and services.
       

    • Maintain confidential student records and track academic goals, behavioral interventions, accommodations, and outcomes through internal systems. Ensure appropriate access for the Supervisor, Human Resources, and Student Relations Coordinator.
       

    • Help to maintain up-to-date student intake tracking system, including:
       

      • Student initials
         

      • School district
         

      • Referring LEA
         

      • Date of referral
         

      • Type of service requested or pending
         

      • Tour or placement decisions
         

    • Maintain open communication with Human Resources and the Student Relations Coordinator to ensure intake documentation and student records remain accurate and current.
       

    • Provide ongoing coaching, training, and mentorship to Educators and instructional staff, promoting best practices in differentiated instruction, behavioral support, and therapeutic classroom strategies.
       

    • Support staff in implementing consistent behavioral expectations, de-escalation strategies, and trauma-informed approaches when working with students experiencing emotional or behavioral dysregulation.
       

    • Contribute to the development of instructional resources, behavioral supports, and curriculum modifications designed to meet the needs of students in a therapeutic learning environment.
       

    • Document staff-related matters in a shared location with Human Resources and the Company Owner/Director, including:
       

      • Disciplinary concerns and recommendations for next steps
         

      • Staff growth opportunities and professional development needs
         

      • Performance reviews and compensation recommendations in collaboration with supervisors
         

    • Ensure compliance with special education regulations, accommodation requirements, and district partnership agreements relevant to the services provided within the therapeutic school.
       

    • Maintain current knowledge of special education law, trauma-informed educational practices, and evidence-based behavioral interventions through ongoing professional development.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or a related field.

    • State certification or Vermont licensure as a special education teacher.

    • Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and best practices.

    • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

    • Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help students with disabilities succeed.

    • Management experience. 

    Additional Requirements:

    • Depending on the specific job role and population served, additional certifications or endorsements (e.g., autism spectrum disorders, behavior disorders) may be required.

    • Experience working with students with diverse needs, including but not limited to learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism, ADHD, and emotional/behavioral disorders. 

    Special Educator: Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Hearing and speaking to exchange information and respond to student needs

    • Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities

    • Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery

    • Seeing to read a variety of materials

    • Close vision and ability to adjust focus

    • Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching

    • Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

    • Lifting objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

    • Driving a vehicle to transport or meet with students

    Special Educator: Work Environment

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    ●  Noise level is generally moderate

    ●  Meetings conducted in public and private settings

    ●  Indoor and outdoor in varying temperatures
    ●  Employee must have available transportation and be able to drive up to 100 miles in day

    Special Educator: Hazards

    ●  Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in altercations and antisocial behavior

    ●  Contact with dissatisfied individuals

    All BRIGHTality Staff Must:

    • Uphold BRIGHTality’s  mission by acting with integrity

    • Team player

    • Love of learning – a lifelong learner

    • Flexible and adaptable

    • Open to differing views and objectives

    • Conflict resolution skills

    • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

    • Communicate effectively in a timely manner, both orally and in writing.

    • Use technology in an effective manner for communicating and reporting.

    • Meet schedules and timelines; plan and organize work.

    • Work at a high level of independence.

    • Use basic, job-related equipment including equipment used in a special education classroom and pertinent software applications

    • Maintain professional, cordial relationships with students, parents, and staff.

    • Use professional judgment in making reasonable decisions or recommendations in conjunction with other staff members and/or administrative leadership.

    • Communicate in a respectful, professional, and courteous manner.

    • Maintain confidentiality.

    • Follow directions and uphold department policies and practices.

    • Establish rapport and maintain positive, meaningful relationships with students to assist in improving their behavior, educational performance, and social relationships.

    • Participate as a positive team member for the purpose of enhancing and sharing knowledge and skills for the delivery of best practices.

    • Any other related job duties as identified by your supervisor

    Reports to:  Director

    To Apply:

    Please submit your resume and cover letter to HR@brightality.org

  • Job Summary:

    BRIGHTality is seeking a Classroom Educator with a strong background in science education and the ability to integrate learning across content areas. Under general supervision, the Classroom Educator delivers high-quality instruction and academic support to students enrolled in an alternative education setting.

    This role includes providing individualized and small-group instruction, implementing personalized education and behavior plans, and applying evidence-based instructional and behavioral strategies to promote student growth and success. The Classroom Educator fosters a structured yet flexible learning environment that supports diverse academic and social-emotional needs.

    The ideal candidate is an adaptable, ethical professional who thrives in dynamic settings and demonstrates a strong commitment to collaboration, continuous growth, and lifelong learning.

    Key Responsibilities

    Instruction & Academic Support

    • Develop class-specific syllabi and lesson plans aligned with unit proficiencies.

    • Plan and deliver daily instructional activities tailored to student needs.

    • Provide small-group and individualized instruction.

    • Administer assessments to identify academic strengths and needs.

    • Assist in developing and implementing Individual Education Service Plans (IEPs).

    • Integrate behavioral supports and alternative programming into lessons.

    • Monitor and document student progress, including grades and anecdotal records.

    • Maintain accurate daily attendance records.

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    Collaboration & Communication

    • Collaborate with counselors, teachers, administrators, parents, and related service providers.

    • Participate in weekly staff meetings.

    • Submit reports, records, and documentation as requested by leadership.

    • Maintain confidential student files and records.

    • Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with students, families, and staff.

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    Professional Development

    • Attend required annual trainings, including:

    • Run, Hide, Fight

    • First Aid/CPR

    • DEI

    • Mandated Reporter

    • IEP Guidance

    • Choice Theory (Non-Coercive Discipline)

    • Staff/Student Handbook Review

    • Pursue ongoing education through workshops, coursework, or professional development opportunities.

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    Classroom & Program Support

    • Maintain a clean, organized classroom environment (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash/recycling, wiping surfaces as needed).

    • Support program development and improvements, including suspension alternatives.

    • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field OR significant experience working in educational or community settings with vulnerable populations.

    • CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).

    • Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

    • Passion for both teaching and continued personal learning.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    • Classroom and instructional time management.

    • Student behavior management and intervention strategies.

    • Knowledge of child guidance principles and non-coercive discipline techniques.

    • Strong documentation and organizational skills.

    • Ability to analyze data and apply logical problem-solving strategies.

    • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including professional terminology.

    • Ability to build rapport and maintain meaningful relationships with students.

    • Adaptability in high-stress or emergency situations.

    • Proficiency with classroom technology and related software.

    Physical Requirements

    • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

    • Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and demonstrate activities.

    • Lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.

    • Operate computers and office equipment.

    • Ability to drive up to 100 miles per day as needed.

    • Hearing and speaking to exchange information and respond to student needs.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

    Work Environment

    • Moderate noise level.

    • Indoor and outdoor environments in varying temperatures.

    • Meetings in both public and private settings.

    • Potential exposure to challenging behaviors and intervention situations.

    All BRIGHTality Staff Must:

    • Uphold BRIGHTality’s  mission by acting with integrity

    • Team player

    • Love of learning – a lifelong learner

    • Flexible and adaptable

    • Open to differing views and objectives

    • Conflict resolution skills

    • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

    • Communicate effectively in a timely manner, both orally and in writing.

    • Use technology in an effective manner for communicating and reporting.

    • Meet schedules and timelines; plan and organize work.

    • Work at a high level of independence.

    • Use basic, job-related equipment including equipment used in a special education classroom and pertinent software applications

    • Maintain professional, cordial relationships with students, parents, and staff.

    • Use professional judgment in making reasonable decisions or recommendations in conjunction with other staff members and/or administrative leadership.

    • Communicate in a respectful, professional, and courteous manner.

    • Maintain confidentiality.

    • Follow directions and uphold department policies and practices.

    • Establish rapport and maintain positive, meaningful relationships with students to assist in improving their behavior, educational performance, and social relationships.

    • Participate as a positive team member for the purpose of enhancing and sharing knowledge and skills for the delivery of best practices.

    • Any other related job duties as identified by your supervisor

    Why Join BRIGHTality?

    • Meaningful work with students in need of alternative educational support

    • Collaborative and mission-driven team environment

    • Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning

    Reports to:  Director

    To Apply:

    Please submit your resume and cover letter to HR@brightality.org

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