Preschool Special Education Teacher

About the role

Become a Spurwink Special Education Teacher and empower students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities by developing individualized learning plans in a therapeutic and supportive team environment. As a leader in the classroom, you will establish a culture of learning and respect while nurturing individual relationships with every student.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction
• Implement goals for Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and monitor progress
• Provide coaching and behavior management aligned with an integrated therapeutic model
• Create and maintain a classroom culture that supports the therapeutic model
• Provide oversight of Educational Technicians III assigned to your classroom

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Maine State certification as Teacher of Exceptional Students (282 Birth - 5 yrs) or eligibility for 282 certification
• Letter of eligibility for 282 certification required if less than professionally/provisionally certified

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability
• Retirement account with matching contribution (after one year of service)
• Scholarships to Maine Community Colleges
• Tuition reimbursement
• 25% tuition reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Quality supervision and paid training opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunity for same-day pay
• Health plan enrollees gain access to discounts on hotels, electronics, auto, groceries, event tickets, and more

Pay

Starting salary: $56,160