Creative Special Education Teacher - Year-Round Impact

ServingSchools; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KidsPeace Graham Lake School in Ellsworth, Maine, seeks a Special Education Teacher for pre-k through high school students with developmental disabilities and emotional disorders. The role involves an intensive, year-round program with individualized educational and behavioral services provided by a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate dedication, compassion, and creativity, with ongoing professional development and training provided by KidsPeace.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with developmental and/or emotional disabilities.
• Behavior intervention and management skills.
• Successful instructional strategies for 1:1 and small group instruction.
• Supervision of support staff.
• Certification or eligibility for 282/286 (K-8).

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction for students with developmental or emotional disabilities.
• Collaborate with clinical and educational professionals to plan and implement programs.
• Supervise and coordinate with support staff to ensure student progress.
• Utilize evidence-based teaching practices across settings.

Skills

Developmental disabilities experience

Behavior intervention

1:1 & small group instruction

Staff supervision

K-8 certification/282 or 286

Education

K-8 certification (282/286)

Job description

KidsPeace Graham Lake School in Ellsworth, Maine, seeks a Special Education Teacher for pre-k through high school students with developmental disabilities and emotional disorders. The role involves an intensive, year-round program with individualized educational and behavioral services provided by a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate dedication, compassion, and creativity, with ongoing professional development and training provided by KidsPeace.