Intensive SPED Teacher – Elementary Program

TrulyHired; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 61,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

MainePERS/403(b) and 457 plans

Paid sick leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Lewiston Public Schools seeks a CLIMB Special Education Teacher to support a specialized intensive education program. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, design individualized supports, and collaborate with families to generalize learning across settings.

The role requires a Maine Special Education certificate, TCIS or willingness to obtain, and a commitment to summer services and the program calendar. Strong data usage and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and Maine Special Education certification.
• TCIS certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Criminal history background check completed as required by Maine law.
• Ability to work year-round including summer services and professional days.
• Knowledge of IEP development, progress monitoring, and Maine regulations.
• Ability to use data to plan instruction and make decisions.
• Strong communication with families and colleagues; coaching paraprofessionals.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate students' academic and social growth using data and measures.
• Develop lesson plans and individualized instruction tailored to each student.
• Create a learning environment promoting independence with evidence-based practices.
• Maintain compliance with assessment, progress monitoring, and IEP reporting.
• Lead Ed Techs and BHPs, coordinate schedules, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate regularly with families via meetings, newsletters, calls, and notes.
• Supervise classroom staff and coordinate program activities with administration.

Skills

Data-driven planning

Team leadership

Communication with families

Calm under crisis

Collaboration

Classroom coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Maine teaching certificate (Special Education 282)

Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS)

Criminal history record check (fingerprinting)

Availability to work the program calendar including summer

Knowledge of IEP development and Maine regs (MUSER)

Job description

Lewiston Public Schools seeks a CLIMB Special Education Teacher to support a specialized intensive education program. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, design individualized supports, and collaborate with families to generalize learning across settings.

The role requires a Maine Special Education certificate, TCIS or willingness to obtain, and a commitment to summer services and the program calendar. Strong data usage and communication are essential.