IEP Case Manager/Special Education Teacher - Waterville

ServingSchools; Waterville (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

$250 per year Professional Development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Child Development Services in Maine is seeking a Preschool Teacher/Case Manager for a program serving children ages 3-5 with disabilities. The role combines classroom teaching with IEP case management and requires local travel within the Waterville area.

The position includes full-time year-round employment, salary range posted, and comprehensive state employee benefits. Ideal candidates hold the 282B certification and have experience with early childhood special education.

Qualifications

• 282B certification required.
• Successful background, criminal records, and reference check.
• Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems and special education methods.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teach preschool children in a preschool classroom.
• Case managing the IEP process for each child (annual and amended IEPs; written notices).
• Collect data for each child in the preschool program.
• Support supervision of Ed Techs in the classroom.

Skills

IEP process

Data collection

Collaborative teamwork

Child development

Disabilities knowledge

Family engagement

Education

282B (PRE-K) 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!

We have full-time, calendar year positions available at our newest CDS preschool in Waterville. This position will provide itinerant services at other local preschool settings while that new space is prepared. Local travel is required.

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.

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.