District-Wide Itinerant Pre-K SPED Teacher & Coach

Portland Public Schools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools seeks a skilled Special Education Teacher to support Pre-K students district-wide in an itinerant role. This position delivers specially designed instruction across multiple early childhood settings, aligned with IEPs, while also coaching classroom educators and related service providers.

This role emphasizes direct service and adult coaching, ensuring inclusive practices and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Pre-K students with IEPs.
• Ability to coach and support classroom staff in instructional strategies.
• Familiarity with IDEA and Maine state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction aligned with students' IEPs in various early childhood settings.
• Plan and implement individualized and small-group instruction.
• Develop and modify instructional plans and materials for diverse Pre-K learners.
• Create structured, engaging learning environments promoting independence and inclusion.
• Serve as a consultant and coach to teachers, Education Technicians, and related service providers.
• Support Pre-K teams with problem-solving for students in referral or with IEPs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align practices and services.
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction based on data.
• Maintain records and adhere to timelines per IDEA and state regulations.
• Build partnerships with families; communicate with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Early childhood development

Collaboration

Data collection

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Inclusive practices

Adult coaching

Education

Maine State Teaching Certificate

Endorsement 282 (Teacher of Children with Disabilities, 0-5)

Endorsement 286 (Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities, PK-12)

Endorsement 660 (ESOL PK-12) - preferred

Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization

Job description

Portland Public Schools seeks a skilled Special Education Teacher to support Pre-K students district-wide in an itinerant role. This position delivers specially designed instruction across multiple early childhood settings, aligned with IEPs, while also coaching classroom educators and related service providers.

This role emphasizes direct service and adult coaching, ensuring inclusive practices and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.