Anticipated Posting - Special Education Teacher - Resource Room - ASHS - 1109

Servingschools; Waterville (ME); Presencial; USD 47.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Course reimbursement

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Waterville Public Schools seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the Resource Room at Albert S. Hall School. Start date anticipated for 2026/2027; Maine certification in Special Education required. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, service providers and staff to implement IEPs and promote inclusive learning.

The position follows school-day hours with benefits including health and dental insurance, course reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Formación

• State Certification as a Special Education Teacher. Maine DOE 286 or 282.
• Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in education discipline.
• Master’s Degree in Special Education, preferred.
• Previous special education teaching experience for appropriate grade level preferred.
• Organizational skills and ability to implement positive behavioral supports.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic exams to identify learning issues and needs.
• Participates in meetings and develops Individual Educational Plans (IEP).
• Helps implement IEPs and behavior management plans with students and staff.
• Coordinates with outside agencies and authorities as needed.
• Maintains student records and communicates with parents and colleges.
• Supports ongoing professional growth and collaboration with educators.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Behavior support

Collaborating with families

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's Degree in Special Education, preferred

Descripción del empleo

Special Education Teacher – Resource Room – Albert S. Hall School

Anticipated Start Date: 2026/2027 School Year

The Waterville Public School System serves over 2,000 students of all ages in and near Waterville, Maine. Recognized as one of the city’s greatest assets, our schools engage every child in challenging, student-centered learning while providing a safe, welcoming environment for them to learn and grow.

Waterville Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Special Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction and support in a Resource Room setting. The successful candidate will collaborate with staff, families, and service providers to help students achieve academic and personal success while implementing IEP goals and promoting an inclusive learning environment. Maine certification in Special Education is required.

The city of Waterville is located on the banks of the Kennebec River and is easily accessible from two exits off I-95 as well as Route 201. Waterville offers access to affordable housing, employment opportunities, medical facilities, outdoor activities, and a vibrant arts, entertainment, and culinary scene. http://www.waterville-me.gov/about/

Special Education Teacher – Resource Room

• This is a school-year position that follows school-day hours and school vacations—an ideal schedule for working parents or those who value work-life balance aligned with the academic calendar.
• Benefits highlight: health and dental insurance, course reimbursement, and professional development. Full contract available online at: https://wtvl.aos92.org/district-resources/policies-and-contracts
• Full job description available online at: https://wtvl.aos92.org/careers/open-positions
• Teacher Pay Scale: $46,977.33 - $94,987.16 per year *Actual placement on the pay scale and starting salary will be based on the candidate’s education and years of relevant experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to address academic and functional needs.
• Participates in meetings and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for students.
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Serves as a ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Qualifications

• State Certification as a Special Education Teacher. Maine DOE 286 or 282
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignments.
• Master’s Degree in Special Education, preferred
• Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
• Organizational skills, ability to implement positive behavioral supports, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Waterville Public Schools c/o Special Education Teacher – Resource Room Search Committee 25 Messalonskee Avenue Waterville, Maine 04901

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Waterville Public Schools does not discriminate in the operation of our educational and employment policies and will honor all appropriate laws relative to discrimination.