Inclusion Specialist: Special Education & IEP Lead

Msad #11; Gardiner (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Administrator stipend

Job summary

MSAD 11 is seeking an Inclusion Specialist for Gardiner Area High School. The role includes leading schoolwide systems to support inclusion and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines.

The candidate will maintain and develop IEPs, monitor timelines, and collaborate with MTSS and IEP teams to determine eligibility and programming needs, while building strong relationships with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching students with disabilities.
• Hold Maine Certification for Teachers of Children with Disabilities (282) and CHRC authorization.

Responsibilities

• Establish a system to monitor and ensure compliance with all special education timelines (Child Find, Evaluation, IEP).
• Advocate for a least restrictive environment (LRE).
• Engage with the IEP Team proactively.
• Analyze evaluation data to inform eligibility and programming needs.
• Identify evaluations to address referral questions and eligibility discussions.
• Collaborate with MTSS, eligibility, and compliance teams.
• Maintain positive relationships with all team members, parents, and the community.

Skills

Experience with students with di sabl

Education

Master's degree in special education, educational leadership, administration or related field

ME Teacher of Children with Disabilities Certification (282)

CHRC authorization through ME Department of Education

Job description

MSAD 11 is seeking an Inclusion Specialist for Gardiner Area High School. The role includes leading schoolwide systems to support inclusion and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines.

The candidate will maintain and develop IEPs, monitor timelines, and collaborate with MTSS and IEP teams to determine eligibility and programming needs, while building strong relationships with families and staff.