K-4 Behavior Room Educator for Growth & Regulation

Servingschools; Ellsworth (ME); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The K-4 Behavior Room Teacher at Ellsworth School Department provides academic instruction, behavioral support, and classroom structure for students who require a more therapeutic and highly supported educational setting during the school day. This program is overseen by a BCBA and LCSW to support students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Collaborate with BCBA and LCSW, communicate with families and school staff, and participate in IEP and planning meetings while ensuring

Qualifications

• Provide and adapt direct instruction aligned with students’ academic needs, IEP goals, and school curriculum.
• Use proactive classroom management strategies and therapeutic approaches to support student regulation, engagement, and participation.
• Consult and collaborate regularly with the BCBA, LCSW, special education staff, related service providers, and administration to review student progress and adjust supports as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide and adapt direct instruction aligned with students’ academic needs, IEP goals, and school curriculum.
• Use proactive classroom management strategies and therapeutic approaches to support student regulation, engagement, and participation.
• Consult and collaborate regularly with the BCBA, LCSW, special education staff, related service providers, and administration to review student progress and adjust supports as needed.
• Support students in utilizing developed coping skills, problem-solving skills, self-regulation, and appropriate peer/adult interactions within the school setting.
• Communicate with families and school staff regarding student progress, concerns, and strategies to support success.
• Participate in team meetings, IEP meetings, and other planning meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with school, district, and special education requirements, including documentation and progress monitoring

Skills

Direct instruction

Behavioral support

IEP goals

Classroom management

Education

282 or 286 Certification

Job description

The K-4 Behavior Room Teacher at Ellsworth School Department provides academic instruction, behavioral support, and classroom structure for students who require a more therapeutic and highly supported educational setting during the school day. This program is overseen by a BCBA and LCSW to support students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Collaborate with BCBA and LCSW, communicate with families and school staff, and participate in IEP and planning meetings while ensuring