Lyman Elementary School Special Education Teacher - Resource Room

RSU 57/MSAD 57 SCHOOL DISTRICT; Alfred (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the Resource Room. This role involves providing diagnostic evaluations, developing Individualized Education Plans, and collaborating with staff and parents to support students with special needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education, a current Maine Teacher Certification, and a passion for fostering an inclusive learning environment. Join a team committed to making a difference in students' lives and ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the educational journey of students in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Maine Teacher Certification for the appropriate grade level.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic services to identify students needing special education.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans for students.
• Maintain required records and assist staff with behavior plans.

Skills

Current Maine Teacher Certification

Teaching Experience

Diagnostic Teaching

Behavior Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Lyman Elementary School Special Education Teacher - Resource Room JobID: 1155

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Teacher: Resource Room (Elementary)
  
  
• Date Posted:
  3/6/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Lyman Elementary School
  
  

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57

Office of the Superintendent

Waterboro, Maine 04087

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - RESOURCE ROOM (ELEM)

REPORTS TO: Director and Assistant Director of Special Education & Building Administrators

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Maine Teacher Certification appropriate for grade level and specialty area
• Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree
• Prior teaching experience preferred

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides diagnostic and evaluative services to assist in identification of students requiring special education services. This includes classroom observations, administration of appropriate evaluation instruments, diagnostic teaching and student/staff/parent interviews.
2. Develops and implements appropriate Individualized Education Plans for each identified student. This may include direct instruction in special education and/or general education settings, consultation, and monitoring.
3. Maintains required records. This includes daily lesson plans, evaluation reports, IEP’s, transition plans as appropriate, behavior charts, and other IEP team meeting records. This also includes keeping IEP files up to date.
4. Provides supportive and consultative services to all staff involved with identified students. This includes assisting teachers in implementing behavior plans and making modifications and accommodations in their classrooms.
5. Provides supportive and consultative services to parents of identified students.
6. Participates in student teams, special services staff meetings (building and district level), IEP meetings, and other meetings as requested by the Director of Special Services. This includes chairing IEP team meetings and student team meetings and following all required procedures when necessary.
7. When appropriate, provides case management services, collaborating with consultants, agency representatives, counselors and others to provide appropriate services to identified students and facilitate communication with other staff and parents.
8. Submits a yearly budget and maintains an updated inventory.
9. Keeps up to date on changes in special education regulations, assessment techniques, materials, instructional strategies, theories, assistive technology, district curriculum and local resources.
10. Assists in the supervision of Educational Technicians as appropriate.
11. Participates in building staff meetings and shares in assigned building duties as requested by the building principal.
12. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary, work year, and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.