Empowering Life Skills SPED Teacher, Grades 2-4

ServingSchools; Holden (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 63, serving Holden, Clifton, and Eddington, is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher, Life Skills for Grades 2-4 at Holden Elementary School to design instruction that builds independence and practical daily living skills.

You will foster an inclusive classroom, support self-advocacy, and collaborate with a professional team. Requires Maine Certification (282) and knowledge of IEPs, PBIS, and life-skills curriculum; fingerprinting approval is required.

Qualifications

• Requires Maine Certification (282) to teach Students with Disabilities.
• Knowledge of life skills curriculum, PBIS, and IEP compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, patience, and commitment to student independence.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver instruction tailored to students' academic, social-emotional, adaptive, and functional life skills.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive classroom environment that promotes self-advocacy and daily living skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student progress and transition goals.
• Maintain accurate IEPs and progress notes in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Patience

Student independence

Education

Maine Certification: Teacher of Children with Disabilities (282)

Job description

RSU 63, serving Holden, Clifton, and Eddington, is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher, Life Skills for Grades 2-4 at Holden Elementary School to design instruction that builds independence and practical daily living skills.

You will foster an inclusive classroom, support self-advocacy, and collaborate with a professional team. Requires Maine Certification (282) and knowledge of IEPs, PBIS, and life-skills curriculum; fingerprinting approval is required.