Special Education Teacher Elementary

About the role

Mill Stream Elementary School is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their team. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs while collaborating with colleagues and supervising a team of educational technicians.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students
• Maintain accurate and compliant special education documentation and paperwork
• Provide specialized instruction aligned with student IEP goals
• Supervise and support a team of educational technicians, ensuring coordinated and effective student support
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support inclusive practices and student access to the curriculum
• Monitor student progress and adjust supports as needed
• Communicate regularly with families and members of the student support team
• Participate in IEP meetings, case management, and district collaboration

Requirements

• Experience with Section 28 and Section 65 billing procedures
• Experience coordinating and implementing special education services across middle and high school settings
• Experience supervising and coaching educational technicians
• Experience and knowledge in implementing post-secondary transition curriculum to prepare students with special needs for life after high school is preferred

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Section 28 and Section 65 billing procedures
• Experience supervising and coaching educational technicians
• Experience and knowledge in implementing post-secondary transition curriculum to prepare students with special needs for life after high school

Qualifications

• Maine 282 Special Education Certification (or eligibility)
• Experience with special education case management and compliance
• Experience supervising educational technicians preferred

Benefits

MSAD 54 offers a collaborative, forward-thinking district committed to supporting the whole child. Staff benefit from strong professional collaboration, a supportive district leadership team, and a community that values education and student success.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified at this time.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified at this time.

Skills

The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of special education programming, compliance, and instructional practices while fostering positive relationships with students, families, and staff.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified at this time.

Contact Information

To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, certification documentation, and references through the MSAD 54 employment portal. Contact Tracey Foster at tfoster@msad54.org for more information.

MSAD 54 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.