Vermont Special Education Teacher Guide
Everything you need to know about becoming a special education teacher in Vermont: licensing requirements, continuing education, salary data, and key resources. Whether you’re just starting out or renewing your license, this is your complete Vermont guide.
How to Become a Special Education Teacher in Vermont
IEP example development and hands-on disability expertise are precisely what Vermont’s schools need most right now. Vermont’s IEP rate rose to 19.6% in 2023–24 — up from 17.9% just four years prior, placing the state among the highest in the nation for the proportion of students identified with disabilities.
To earn your Vermont teaching license with a special education endorsement, you must meet requirements set by the Vermont Agency of Education (AOE):
- Earn a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with an AOE-approved teacher preparation component
- Complete a student teaching placement and a pre-service classroom readiness assessment
- Pass required Praxis exams for your endorsement area
- Submit transcripts through the AOE’s Transcript Review process
- Apply for a Level I or Level II license through the AOE’s Office of Educator Licensing
Vermont endorsements include Special Educator, Early Childhood Special Educator, Intensive Special Educator, Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Existing licensed educators may add endorsements through the Peer Review pathway. Download NASET’s Completed Sample IEP, one of the most practical IEP example references for new Vermont educators.
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Continuing Education & License Renewal in Vermont
Vermont teachers advance to a Level II license and maintain it by completing 6 professional development credits (or equivalent contact hours) every five years, approved through your Local and Regional Standards Board (L/RSB).
NASET is not yet a state-level approved provider in Vermont, however, Vermont educators can submit NASET course information to their L/RSB for review. Use AUN# 300003228 or CPE# 910014 when presenting credentials to your board. The Board Certification in IEP Development (BCIEP) is particularly relevant, covering eligibility, goal writing, and real IEP example application in the classroom.
Contact careercenter@naset.org for a support letter for your Vermont L/RSB, or download NASET’s free Admin Approval Guide.
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Special Education Teacher Salary in Vermont
Vermont educators in this field earn solid compensation relative to the state’s cost of living.
- Average statewide salary: ~$64,963/year (ZipRecruiter, 2025)
- Typical range: $53,200–$70,200
- Top earners (90th percentile): up to $89,313
- Active posting average: ~$71,802/year (Indeed, 2026)
Earning potential grows with credentials, experience, and board certifications. Vermont’s rising IEP caseloads and staffing shortages create strong career advancement opportunities for educators who write compliant, effective IEPs from day one.
Explore the State-by-State Guide to compare Vermont with other states.
IEPs in Vermont
Vermont follows all federal IDEA requirements through a strong inclusion framework shaped by Act 173 (2018) and Act 73 (2025):
- Nearly 82% of Vermont students with IEPs spend 80%+ of their day in regular classrooms, well above the national average of 67%
- IEPs must be developed collaboratively with caregivers and reviewed annually
- Transition planning must begin at age 16, covering post-secondary education, employment, and independent living
- The four-year graduation rate for students with IEPs declined to 67% in 2024, versus 86% for peers, highlighting the urgent need for skilled IEP writers
- Act 73 of 2025 requires a three-year statewide plan to strengthen educator capacity and student outcomes
Studying a strong IEP example is one of the fastest ways Vermont educators improve practice. NASET provides multiple resources: IEP Goals and Objectives for Students with ASD, writing measurable annual goals, and real-world plans at NASET’s IEPs from Around the Country.
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Key Resources for Vermont Special Education Teachers
State Resources:
- Vermont AOE Office of Educator Licensing: education.vermont.gov/educator-licensure
- Vermont AOE Special Education Resources: education.vermont.gov/student-support/vermont-special-education
- Vermont I-Team (UVM Center on Disability): uvm.edu/cess/i-team
- NASET Completed Sample IEP: Download PDF
- NASET Forms & Checklists: naset.com/forms
- NASET Annual & Triennial Reviews Guide: naset.com/annual-triennial
Advance Your Career With NASET
NASET is the leading professional organization for disability educators in the U.S. For Vermont educators, NASET membership means access to professional development, publications, job boards, and L/RSB-submittable courses, including IEP example libraries, goal-writing tools, and board certifications districts recognize nationwide.
All certifications — including the BCSE, BCASE, and BCIEP — can be submitted to your L/RSB using AUN# 300003228 or CPE# 910014. The BCIEP transforms how Vermont educators approach every IEP example, meeting, and compliance review.
Whether you’re pursuing your Level II license, sharpening your IEP example writing, or building credentials that open new doors, NASET is your partner at every stage. Become a NASET Member | Get BCSE Certified
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