IEP Case Manager/Special Education Teacher - Gray

ServingSchools; Gray (ME); On-site; USD 54,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maine State Employee Medical coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Professional Development Stipend

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Preschool Teacher/Case Manager position at Child Development Services in Gray, Maine, supports children ages 3-5 with disabilities, combining classroom teaching with IEP case management to prepare students for Kindergarten and beyond.

These full-time, calendar-year roles offer a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $53,539 to $92,768 per year, reflecting state employment perks and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Certification 282B for PRE-K only required.
• Background check and references required.
• Experience with preschoolers and IEP processes.

Responsibilities

• Teach preschool children in a classroom setting.
• Case manage IEPs and write annual/amended plans and notices.
• Collect data for each child and support Ed Tech supervision.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Disabilities awareness

Family systems

Special education methods

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

282B certification

Job description

Preschool Teacher/Case Manager

We are currently looking for qualified, dedicated IEP Case Manager/Special Education Teachers to help support children ages 3-5 with disabilities, to prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond!

Preschool Teacher/Case Manager

We are currently looking for qualified, dedicated IEP Case Manager/Special Education Teachers to help support children ages 3-5 with disabilities, to prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond! We have full-time positions available at our Circle of Learning preschool in Gray. These are 40 hour per week, calendar year positions. We offer a great benefits package.

Salary Range

$53,539 - $92,768 per year

Some Benefits Of CDS Employment

• Maine State Employee Medical coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• $250 per year Professional Development Stipend
• Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance)
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• Work/Life Balance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Great coworkers, and the satisfaction of helping kids who really need you!

Summary Description

The Preschool Teacher of Children with Disabilities/Case Manager is a member of the IEP team and provides services to children ages 3-5 and ensures that services meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004 and Maine's Unified Special Education Regulations Chapter 101. This position will involve both classroom teaching and case management.

Representative Tasks

• Teaching preschool children in a preschool classroom
• Case managing the IEP process for each child assigned to the preschool classroom, which includes:
  • Writing the annual and any amended IEPs
  • Writing the Written Notice for each IEP meeting
• Collecting data for each child in the preschool classroom
• Supporting the supervision of Ed Techs in assigned classroom

Minimum Qualifications

• 282B (Teacher of Children with Disabilities - PRE-KIND) certification required
• Successful background, criminal records, and reference check

Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems and special education methods
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people
• Ability to provide individual and group services in a preschool setting
• Ability to establish an effective rapport/relationship with children and parents
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Ability to treat and motivate young children

Veterans’ Preference:

Maine law provides a preference to qualified veterans and gold star spouses by ensuring they are offered an interview. If you are a veteran or a gold star spouse and wish to take advantage of this preference, please complete our employment application. Documentation is required. For more information, visit: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/veterans-preference-in-job-applications.

Child Development Services serves the early intervention and special education needs of Maine's children birth to age five. We have over 350 employees, a large network of contracted providers and currently serve over 3,500 children ages 0 to 5 years.

CDS consists of 10 principal sites throughout Maine with several satellite offices.

This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.