Special Education Teacher

About the role

KidsPeace School in Orono, Maine is seeking a Special Education Teacher who is passionate about individualized instruction, relationship-based teaching, and supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach academic and functional skills based on each student's IEP and developmental level.
• Create engaging lesson plans that introduce, reinforce, review, and enrich learning.
• Use positive behavior supports and classroom strategies to keep students safe, engaged, and successful.
• Provide individualized instruction and behavior support throughout the school day.
• Supervise and collaborate with Education Technicians in the classroom.
• Write IEPs, report cards, progress notes, and other required documentation.
• Collect data and monitor student progress toward IEP goals.
• Support students with social-emotional learning and daily living skills as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with families, clinicians, and residential staff.
• Help create a structured, predictable classroom environment where students can thrive.

Requirements

• Maine DOE Special Education Certification (Cert 282)
• Fingerprinting Certification (CHRC) required
• Bachelor’s degree in Education with Special Education eligibility
• Experience teaching in special education preferred, but supportive mentoring is available

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• A genuine interest in working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges