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Candidates interested in any available position at Lyndon Institute should submit a letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of recommendation to:

Kilee Willey
Human Resources Director
PO Box 127
Lyndon Center, VT  05850  
Fax: 802-535-3728  
[email protected]

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Lyndon Institute is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal and state laws related to fair employment practices. To the extent required by these laws, Lyndon Institute does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/civil union status, national origin, sexual orientation, place of birth, military/uniformed service or veteran status, disability, genetic information, having a positive test result on an HIV related blood test or other legally-protected classification.

There are 11 jobs available.
  • Visual Arts Teacher
    Start Date: 08/12/2024
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    POSITION TITLE: Visual Arts Teacher
    CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
    SUPERVISOR: Academic Dean & Fine/Performing Arts Department Chair

    Lyndon Institute is a comprehensive, independent high school providing thoughtful and rigorous preparation for students of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and beyond to reach their intellectual, creative, and physical potential.

    Requirements:

    Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Art or Art Education with teaching qualification or equivalent. Ideal candidates will have expertise in a range of art techniques and experience in teaching in a high school setting. While licensure is a strength, it is not required at an independent educational institution.

    It is the responsibility of the Visual Arts teacher to:

    • Demonstrate excellence in a variety of art techniques which should align with possible classes taught at Lyndon Institute. Examples include:
    1. Introduction to Studio Art (basic drawing techniques)
    2. Water-base Painting
    3. Acrylic and Oil painting
    4. Digital photography
    5. Ceramics and sculpture
    6. Printmaking
    7. Advanced Placement Studio Art 2-D Design and Drawing
    • Interest in exploring connections between art and manufacturing media (wood, glass, metal) and/or outdoor education
    • exhibit enthusiasm for the topics they teach
    • provide a stimulating learning environment for every student
    • collaborate as a team player with teaching colleagues and administrators
    • communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders
    • be an engaged member of the Lyndon Institute community, showing support and involvement in student activities outside of the classroom, including LI’s residential program
    • utilize the LMS to maintain academic records and communicate with families
    • serve in additional roles as needed to support the entire LI community
    • model behavior that reflects Lyndon Institute’s mission statement
    • engage in a range of student art displays and art competitions
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  • Career and Technical Education School Counselor
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    Title: Career and Technical Education School Counselor
    Classification: Staff; 11-month position; August 1 through June 30
    Reports to: Director of Career and Technical Education

    Lyndon Institute is a comprehensive, independent high school in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.  Lyndon Institute inspires our students to become accomplished learners, creative thinkers, and compassionate community members.

    The school counselor will work with our team of CTE instructors to ensure students in our program have a strong, clear postsecondary pathway to college and career success, and will work with Lyndon Institute’s counseling office to support the social and emotional needs of students enrolled in our high school programs.  Key job duties include: 

    • Working with Lyndon Institute Career and Technical Education students to ensure strong post-secondary outcomes. 
    • Planning, organizing, and implementing counseling activities including student orientation, career awareness programs, and student recruitment activities, including middle school outreach. 
    • Working with CTE instructors to ensure all students are welcome, safe and included in all programs, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, disability and background. 
    • Representing Career Center programming interests and student access in the development of Lyndon Institute’s annual master schedule. 
    Requirements:

    Performance responsibilities: 

    • Work effectively with small and large groups of Lyndon Institute Career and Technical Education students in providing orientation to post secondary opportunities and plans 
    • Assist students in workload in defining and developing a Personalized Education and Career Plans
    • Maintain occupational information, including United States Department of Labor information to disseminate to students and teachers
    • Plan, organize, and implement counseling activities including student orientation, career awareness programs, and student recruitment activities
    • Work with the Director of CTE, staff, employers, community members, job service staff, and other training and placement sources to assist in the maintenance of an up-to-date career and technical education curriculum
    • As necessary, represent the Lyndon Institute Career and Technical Education Center to the community, including the development and dissemination of all promotional materials about the center
    • Attend IEP meetings, staff meetings and instructional support team meetings for all Lyndon Institute Career and Technical Education Center students as needed
    • Assist the Director of CTE  in facilitating a public relations and marketing program
    • Assist in the organization of the master schedule for Lyndon Institute to advocate for Career Center programming requirements and student access 
    • Assist in the collection of data to maintain career center database in order to conform to the requirements of the Agency of Education
    • Potential leadership opportunities in the future
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director

    Physical demands and work environment characteristics:
    The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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: The requirements of one or more occupations that teachers will demonstrate to students in this vocational education program meet the definition outlined in the United States Department of Labor Office of Administrative Law Judges Law Library DICTIONARY OF OCCUPATIONAL TITLES (4th Ed., Rev. 1991) APPENDIX C for LIGHT WORK 

    • Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 


    Terms of Employment: Career and Technical Education Staff

    • The conditions of employment are governed by the employee policies adopted by Lyndon Institute.
    • 1.0 FTE/11-month (August 1-June 30) salary and benefits are governed by the established policies adopted by Lyndon Institute. 
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  • Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Instructor
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    Position Title: Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Instructor
    Classification: Faculty
    Supervisor: Career and Technical Education Director

    Lyndon Institute seeks a teacher leader with experience in advanced manufacturing and engineering for a newly launched Career and Technical Education program starting in August of 2024. 

    This position will instruct students in modern manufacturing, including CNC machining, additive manufacturing, LEAN / 6-Sigma principles, and computer aided manufacturing and design. Some content will be taught off-site in partnership with local manufacturing facilities, including Cabot Creamery. The successful candidate will also possess the skills necessary to continue to grow industry partnerships. 

    In addition to relevant experience and skill, the ideal candidate for this position will have an entrepreneurial mindset, creative approach to problem solving, and strong desire to help inspire the next generation of engineers. Familiarity with Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor or a combination of these platforms is essential. 

    Requirements:

    A BA/BS degree is preferred but not required.  A valid Vermont educator license in manufacturing or engineering will be required as a condition of continued employment. Most licensing costs will be paid by Lyndon Institute.

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  • Early Childhood Education Instructor
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    Position Title: Early Childhood Education Instructor
    Classification: Faculty
    Supervisor: Career and Technical Education Director

    Lyndon Institute is launching an Early Childhood Education program for the 2024-25 school year, and seeks a child-centered and dynamic leader to inspire the next generation of educators. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the field of early childhood and elementary education, and be excited to work with high-school age students, preparing them for a career in education. 

    In its first year, key responsibilities of this position include: 

    • Teaching Dual-Enrollment college courses in early childhood education, child development, infant and toddler development and communication in partnership with Community College of Vermont
    • Supervising students in targeted education-related internships in partnership with Northeast Kingdom Community Action, as well as other public and private early childhood centers. 
    • Implement the Educators Rising curriculum and related student organization, working to grow skill and interest in education careers. 
    • Collaborating with Northeast Kingdom Community Action’s Head Start and Family, Youth and Early Education Directors to move toward establishing an early childhood center on Lyndon Institute’s campus in future years. 

    In addition to relevant experience and skill, the ideal candidate for this position will have an entrepreneurial mindset, creative approach to problem solving, and deep knowledge and love for education as a career pathway. 

    Requirements:

    Candidates must possess a BA/BS degree and a valid Vermont educator license in early childhood or elementary education will be required as a condition of continued employment, with one or more additional Career and Technical Education specific courses. Most additional licensing costs are paid by Lyndon Institute. 

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  • Long-term Substitute Teacher: Science
    Start Date: 08/12/2024
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    POSITION TITLE: Long-term substitute Teacher: Science
    CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
    SUPERVISOR: Science Department Chair

    Lyndon Institute is a comprehensive, independent high school providing thoughtful and rigorous preparation for students of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and beyond to reach their intellectual, creative, and physical potential. Start and End dates: August 12, 2024 to approximately November 11, 2024

    Requirements:

    Qualified applicants should possess a BS in Science. An ideal candidate will have teaching experience in Environmental Science and the operation of labs. Experience using Canvas LMS is a plus. Teaching licensure is not required.

    It is the responsibility of the Science teacher to:

    • teach three courses per day
    • assess and provide feedback on student work
    • maintain an accurate and up-to-date gradebook
    • set up and coordinate basic lab experiments
    • provide a stimulating learning environment for each student
    • exhibit enthusiasm for the topics being taught
    • collaborate as a team player with teaching colleagues and administrators
    • communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders
    • be an engaged member of the Lyndon Institute community, showing support and involvement in student activities
    • model behavior that reflects Lyndon Institute’s mission statement
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  • Boys/Girls Track Assistant Coach
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    Lyndon Institute has an opening for a Boys/Girls Track Assistant Coach.  Experience and exemplary personal conduct is a requirement.  In addition, all coaches must be certified or certifiable in Fundamentals of Coaching, First Aid for Coaches, and Concussion in Sports, as well as CPR/AED. Candidates must be available weekdays from 3:30pm on (depending on practice and game times), and also on weekends. 

    Requirements:

    Applicants must have good social skills, and sound personal and professional judgment.  The qualified candidate will have extensive knowledge of the sport and experience in coaching high school level athletes.

    Applicants should send a current resume, a letter of interest, and three current letters of recommendation.

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  • Boys Lacrosse Head Coach
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    Lyndon Institute has an opening for a Boys Lacrosse Head Coach.  Experience and exemplary personal conduct is a requirement.  In addition, all coaches must be certified or certifiable in Fundamentals of Coaching, First Aid for Coaches, and Concussion in Sports, as well as CPR/AED. Candidates must be available weekdays from 3:30pm on (depending on practice and game times), and also on weekends.

    Requirements:

    Applicants must have good social skills, and sound personal and professional judgment.  The qualified candidate will have extensive knowledge of the sport and experience in coaching high school level athletes.

    Applicants should send a current resume, a letter of interest, and three current letters of recommendation.

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  • Full-Time and/or Part-Time Custodians
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    Lyndon Institute is hiring!

    LI is looking to hire additional full-time and/or part-time Custodians to work in our maintenance department. 

    Full-time positions will work 40 hours per week and are eligible for medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, vacation, and holidays. Part-time and flexible schedules are available!

    To apply, candidates must submit an application to Human Resources. Applications can be submitted below, or candidates may also pick up an application at 81 College Rd, Lyndon Center, VT.

    Requirements:

    Applicants must be able to complete custodial duties such as trash removal, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, and some outside work, such as spreading salt or sand on walkways.

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  • Special Education Teacher (2 Positions Available)
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    It is the responsibility of the teacher to:
    ● Work in collaboration with teachers, parents/caregivers, students, and other professional and paraprofessional personnel, and be consistent with state and federal law
    ● Coordinate and oversee the implementation of effective interventions for special education.
    ● Focus on literacy, math and behavior support services designed to enable assigned students to meet Vermont’s learning expectations for students in the least restrictive environment.
    ● Develops and evaluates Individual Education Programs (IEP), behavior plans, and specialized reading and math instruction, and provides comprehensive evaluation services with professional and technical assistance.
    ● Case manages individual student programs and facilitates coordinated services for students with special learning needs and their families
    ● Facilitate special education meetings and maintain special education records for assigned caseloads in a timely manner
    ● Selects and implements interventions and accommodations appropriate to individual student needs and support students to access and benefit from the general education curriculum through specialized instruction and related services
    ● Supervise and provide training to individual assistants
    ● Support classroom teachers in accommodating students with special needs within the regular classroom by identifying, developing, or modifying instructional materials, curricula, or aspects of the classroom environment, and by modeling instructional methods and/or classroom management techniques

    Special Education Case Management & Supervision
    The Special Educator will:
    ● Hold special education endorsement
    ● Maintain knowledge of current state and federal laws, regulations, and procedures governing referral; identification/evaluation; eligibility determination; Individual Education Program (IEP) development, implementation, and monitoring; and placement of students with disabilities

    Hours and Attendance
    The teacher will:
    ● work up to 180 student days (per published calendar) and up to an additional 6 professional development days (as determined by the Head of School) each year
    ● arrive at the school no later than 7:45 a.m. and stay until 3:30 p.m. or beyond to ensure all duties are completed for the day, including being available daily for student help. (If all of a teacher’s job cannot be done within the classroom hours, one should expect to spend time outside the classroom planning and organizing curriculum.)
    ● in the case of an emergency or sudden illness, notify the Substitute Coordinator per the process outlined in the Employee Manual.
    ● attend all faculty meetings throughout the year (these may begin before 7:45 a.m. or end after 3:30 p.m.)
    ● participate in special education teams, IEP and/or 504 meetings to meet the needs of the students
    ● attend all required school events
    ● use instructional time effectively, focusing full attention on the students
    ● be available to students and parents after hours, as needed (and within reasonable personal limitations)

    Requirements:

    ● Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and a Vermont Teacher Special Education License.
    ● ​​Possess working knowledge of Vermont Special Education Law and/or recent experience working in a Vermont school district is preferred.
    ● Possess experience working in evaluation procedures in determining special education eligibility with an understanding of social/emotional functioning.
    ● Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of assigned students including: intellectual, social, and emotional characteristics of age group; students' varied approaches to learning; student skills and knowledge; student interests and cultural heritage; economic and cultural influences; student's family, school and community context.
    ● The teacher must be in a state of health (emotionally and physically) that will allow her/him to properly care for students enrolled at Lyndon Institute.

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  • Paraeducator/Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant
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    Lyndon Institute is looking to hire a full time paraprofessional to join our Special Education and Learning Services team.  

    In this position the employee will work with high school students in both classroom and small group settings. Applicants should have experience working with individuals that have a variety of needs, the ability to be flexible, to help implement academic plans, and above all, build a trusting and positive relationship with the students. The right candidate will promote a consistent, caring, and educational learning environment that supports the student(s). The paraeducator will provide instructional services under the direct supervision and consultation of the special educator and classroom teachers.

    Requirements:

    Paraeducators must have at least a high school diploma/GED to qualify. Associates degree is desired or a highly qualified paraeducator assessment upon hire will be needed.

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  • Substitute Teachers
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    Lyndon Institute is adding to its substitute teacher roster!

    Requirements:

    We are looking for individuals that enjoy working with adolescents, are well organized, have a calm demeanor, have familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google tools, have the ability to work independently, and have excellent interpersonal skills. We have increased our pay rates for half and full days!

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