Duran Special Education Teacher

Servingschools; Hermon (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Patricia A. Duran Elementary School seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to create a nurturing classroom for young children with diverse needs in Maine.

The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices, individualized education program development, and collaboration with families and related service providers to build comprehensive supports. The ideal candidate will conduct assessments, monitor progress, and lead IEP meetings with empathy, ensuring families feel heard and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or equivalent.
• Maine teaching certification with 282 Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement or eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Familiarity with special education laws, IEP development, and compliance.
• Proven collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Patient, compassionate, and creative approach to teaching young children with diverse needs.
• Preferred: ABA/PBIS training and assistive technology knowledge.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered by the School Committee.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom where young learners with special needs can explore, play, and grow.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) using evidence-based practices and hands-on learning.
• Collaborate with families, related service providers (OT, PT, speech), and specialists to provide comprehensive support.
• Conduct assessments, monitor progress, and celebrate each child’s unique achievements.
• Lead IEP meetings with empathy, ensuring families feel heard and empowered.

Skills

Team collaboration

IEP development

Assessment

Early childhood

Differentiated instr

ABA/PBIS training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Maine certification: TOSD 282

Job description

Special Education Teacher

Patricia A. Duran Elementary School

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education
• Have or be eligible for a valid Maine teaching certification with 282 Teacher of Students with Disabilities (02-GRADES K-8) endorsement
• Deep understanding of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Knowledge of special education laws, IEP development, and compliance
• Strong collaboration skills with families and multidisciplinary teams
• Patient, compassionate, and creative approach to teaching young children with diverse needs
• Preferred: Pre-K special education experience, training in ABA/PBIS, knowledge of assistive technology
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Committee may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To: Building Principals and Director of Special Services

Oversees: Special Education Educational Technicians

Job Goal:

• Create a nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom where young learners with special needs can explore, play, and grow
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) using evidence-based practices and hands-on learning
• Collaborate with families, related service providers (OT, PT, speech), and specialists to provide comprehensive support
• Conduct assessments, monitor progress, and celebrate each child's unique achievements
• Lead IEP meetings with empathy, ensuring families feel heard and empowered

The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found.

EOE/AA