Duran Special Education Teacher

Servingschools; Hermon, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Patricia A. Duran Elementary School in Hermon, ME is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support young learners with diverse needs in a nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom. The role emphasizes hands-on learning and evidence-based practices.

You will collaborate with families and related service providers to develop and monitor IEPs, perform assessments, and lead empathetic IEP meetings, fostering empowerment and progress for each child.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education required.
• Valid Maine teaching certification with 282 TOSD endorsement.
• Knowledge of IEP development, compliance.
• Strong collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with pre-K special education preferred; training in ABA/PBIS and assistive technology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom for young learners with special needs.
• Develop and implement 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

Early childhood development

IEP development

Collaboration with families

Developmentally appropriate practices

Special education laws

Creativity in teaching

Patience and empathy

Assistive technology knowledge

ABA/PBIS training

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education

Maine teaching certification with 282 endorsement

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

EOE/AA