Anticipated Special Education Self-Contained Teacher - Lift/Rise

RSU 21; Kennebunk (ME); Sur place; USD 57 000 - 109 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RSU 21 in Maine seeks a dedicated Special Education Self-Contained Teacher for the LIFT/RISE program serving Kindergarten through 5th grade. This full-time role offers a structured, collaborative environment with a focus on individualized instruction and student independence.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, implement IEP goals, collect data, and support both academic and functional skills while partnering with families and school staff.

Qualifications

• Maine State Certification 282 required and valid background checks.
• Valid Maine Criminal History Records Check.
• Knowledge and experience writing IEPs and collecting data.

Responsabilités

• Create a positive, predictable classroom environment with clear routines and consistent expectations.
• Program for students with academic and functional needs.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction aligned with IEP goals.
• Collect and utilize data to inform instruction and behavioral interventions.
• Supervise and manage educational technicians in the special education classroom and during mainstreaming.
• Collaborate with support staff during referral meetings and with general education colleagues.
• Experience with de-escalation strategies, preferably Safety Care.
• Maintain ongoing communication with families about student progress and participate in IEP meetings.

Connaissances

IEP writing

Data collection

Collaboration

Behavior support

De-escalation

Formation

Maine State Certification 282

Description du poste

Anticipated Special Education Self-Contained Teacher - Lift/Rise

Location & Start

Location: Mildred L. Day School, Arundel, ME, US

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Range: $57,392.00 To $109,152.00 Annually
• Salary Range: $57,392 – $109,152 annually, pursuant to the KAKEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Appendix I Salary Scale (2026–2027)
• Salary and benefits in accordance with the negotiated teacher contract.
• Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Board policies.
• Reasonable Accommodations: RSU 21 will provide accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or applicable law, who has made the district aware of their disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the district.

Job Description

Anticipated Special Education Self-Contained Teacher-Lift/Rise

Full Time

Reports To: IEP Coordinator, Building Principal, and Director of Special Services

Position Summary

Mildred L. Day School has an opening for a dedicated, compassionate, and collaborative special education teacher to join our team in a self-contained program serving students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. The LIFT/RISE Self-Contained Teacher provides direct, highly individualized instruction and behavioral support to students with significant developmental, intellectual, and neurodiverse needs (including Autism Spectrum Disorder, multiple disabilities, and intensive communication or medical needs). LIFT (Learning Independence & Fostering Transition) / RISE (Reaching Independence through Structured Education). Operating in a specialized, structure-rich self-contained environment, the teacher uses evidence-based practices to maximize student independence, functional communication, life skills, and academic access. This educator leads a multidisciplinary classroom team to foster a neurodiversity-affirming, safe, and inclusive learning space. This position is ideal for an educator who is passionate about creating a supportive, structured, and inclusive environment for students with a range of academic, social and emotional as well as functional and developmental needs. This position is a direct teaching and case management position. Instruction occurs in the special education setting and supports in the general education setting. Mildred L. Day proudly offers a robust Best Buddies program, as well as outstanding specialists in art, music, physical education, health and media/library. While we provide Title I literacy and math, English to Speakers of Other Languages and Gifted and Talented Programs, our staff and students are also supported by educational technicians and interventionists in literacy and math. Our bustling PTO hosts many great community/school wide events to connect our families with staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will include:
• Create a positive, predictable classroom environment with clear routines and consistent expectations.
• Demonstrate the competence and flexibility necessary to program for students with academic and functional needs.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction aligned with students' IEP goals in both academic and functional content areas.
• Collect and utilize data to inform instruction in all academic areas as well as behavioral data to inform interventions as needed.
• Supervise and manage educational technicians in the special education classroom and during mainstreaming.
• Collaborate closely with support staff during referral meetings, related service providers, and general education colleagues.
• Experience with de escalation strategies, preferably Safety Care.
• Maintain ongoing communication with families about student progress and participate in IEP meetings.

Qualifications

Maine State Certification - 282, Valid Maine Criminal History Records Check, Must have knowledge and experience writing IEPs and collecting data.

Other Terms of Employment

Full-time school-year position.

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Chelsie Fitzgerald
• 177 Alewive Rd
• Kennebunk, Maine 04043
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Where We Work

RSU 21 encompasses the schools of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel. Situated on the Atlantic coastline 30 minutes south of Portland and 1.5 hours north of Boston, MA, our students enjoy living in one of New England's most beautiful and accessible locales.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RSU21 is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive community that supports the safety and well-being of all of our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to implementing programs and practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a part of this commitment, we welcome all applicants. RSU21 does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, orientation, disability, religion, age, national origin, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. If you are a person of color, LGBTQ+, disabled, or belong to any protected class, we encourage you to apply. Our diversity strengthens our mission to produce global citizens.