Elementary Special Education Teacher - Harpswell Community School

Harpswell Community School; Harpswell (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Harpswell Community School in Harpswell, Maine seeks an Elementary Special Education Teacher to join MSAD 75/RSU 75. This role designs and delivers specialized instruction for students with disabilities and collaborates with general education staff to provide access to the core curriculum.

The Teacher will lead IEP development, monitor progress, and partner with families to ensure meaningful, data-driven supports in a Least Restrictive Environment.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Maine Department of Education Teacher: Child with Disabilities certification at the time of application.
• Experience working with students with a range of disabilities.
• Mandt trained or ability to obtain required.
• Strong knowledge of IDEA, IEP processes, assessment methods, and evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and adapt curriculum.
• Effective behavior management skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote an Inclusive Culture and equitable access to learning.
• Facilitate and manage IEP development, reevaluations, and documentation in line with IDEA and state regulations.
• Serve as case-manager for students with IEPs, ensuring data-driven services.
• Coordinate services for students with complex needs and embed life skills for independence.
• Conduct frequent assessments to monitor progress and determine effectiveness of interventions.
• Collaborate with families to involve them in educational planning.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

IEP knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Technology in instruction

Time management

Empathy

Education

Maine Certification: Teacher of Children with Disabilities (B-age 5, K-8 or 7-12)

Experience working with students with disabilities

Tools

Mandt training

Job description

Elementary Special Education Teacher - Harpswell Community School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936508

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Welcome to Maine School Administrative District #75

Serving Maine’s Midcoast communities of Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, and Topsham, MSAD 75 is home to over 2,350 students and more than 600 faculty and staff members.

MSAD 75 is seeking a Special Education Teacher at Harpswell Community School to join our vibrant educational community. Together, we can inspire the next generation of learners and leaders.

JOB GOALS: The Special Education Teacher is a collaborative educator responsible for designing and delivering specialized instruction and support to students with identified disabilities, including those with complex support needs. This role champions a deep commitment to the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), collaborating closely with general education teachers to design accessible core instruction and proactively embed special education services and supports in the least restrictive environment to the greatest extent possible. The District remains committed to placing Special Education Teachers where they can most effectively support our students. Specific assignments and locations may be shifted based on student needs around the District.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid State of Maine Department of Education Teacher: Child with Disabilities B-age 5, K-8 or 7-12 (282) Certification at the time of application.
• valid State of Maine Department of Education Background Check (CHRC) authorization at the time of application.
• Experience working with students with a range of disabilities.
• Mandt trained or ability to obtain
• Experience working with students with a range of disabilities.
• Thorough understanding of special education laws (IDEA), IEP process, assessment methods, and evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and adapt curriculum.
• Effective behavior management skills.
• Proficiency in using technology for instruction and record-keeping.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to the success of students with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote an Inclusive Culture:
  • Serve as a champion for equity and inclusion, fostering a school-wide culture where diverse learning needs are viewed as assets and where all staff share responsibility for all students.
• IEP Development and Implementation:
  • Facilitate and manage all aspects of special education compliance, including timely and legally sound development of IEPs, reevaluations, and ensure effective documentation in accordance with IDEA and state regulations, always upholding the mandate of Least Restrictive Environment.
  • Serve as the case-manager for students with IEPs, ensuring services and specially designed instruction are data driven and implemented with integrity.
  • Coordinate services and support for students with complex support needs, ensuring meaningful access to the general curriculum, a sense of belonging in the school and classroom community while embedding functional life skills for independence and self-determination.
  • Conduct frequent brief assessments to monitor progress and determine if interventions and supports are effective for students.
  • Establish and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with families that encourage and facilitate their active participation and input in the educational planning process.
• Collaboration for Core Instruction:
  • Partner with general education teachers to co-plan, co-teach, and implement collaborative service delivery
  • Adapt and provide consultation about lessons, ensuring the core curriculum is accessible and challenging for all learners from the outset.
  • Develop and model the use of a wide range of accessible tools, flexible methods, and high-leverage technology to ensure students with disabilities, particularly those with complex needs, can actively participate in grade-level instruction, activities and assessments.
  • Collaborate with building administrators and teachers to guide, train, and support paraprofessionals.
• Collaboration for Intervention:
  • Actively participate in grade level teams designed to review student data, identify learning barriers, and design comprehensive, proactive interventions.
  • Collaborate with grade level teams to design and implement research-based academic and behavioral interventions and embed those interventions in the general education setting to the greatest extent possible.

Pay transparency as required by Maine Law: The pay range for this position depends on years of experience and education level with a wide range of $51,087 - $107,609. To view the detailed payscale and benefits offered, please refer to the Contract between the MSAD 75 Board of Directors and the Merrymeeting Teacher Association.

Why MSAD 75?

• Professional Growth: At MSAD 75, employees grow professionally, build strong relationships, and help shape the future of our community one student at a time.
• Supportive Environment: We strive to build an environment that is diverse in perspectives, talents, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Comprehensive Benefits: MSAD 75 offers a Flexible Benefits Plan, including medical and dental coverage, flexible spending account (FSA), 403(b) & 457(b) plans, MainePERS, employee assistance program (EAP), professional development reimbursement, paid time off and more!
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: The Orion Performing Arts Center provides a cultural beacon in the region, offering first-rate live performances and enriching experiences for both staff and students.

MSAD 75 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, ancestry, or disability in its employment or in the administration of its educational policies and programs.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $51,087 to $107,609 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• MSAD 75 Human Resources
• 50 Republic Avenue
• Topsham, Maine 04086
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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