Middle School Special Ed Teacher - Inclusive Co-Teaching

Mt. Blue Regional School District; Farmington (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Blue Regional School District in Farmington, ME seeks a dedicated Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

The teacher will support Resource Room/Inclusion programs, implement district-approved curriculum, assess student progress, and communicate with parents and administration regarding goals and outcomes. The role emphasizes differentiated instruction, collaboration with content area teachers, data-informed planning, and maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of inclusion and the ability to co‑teach/collaborate with subject area teacher to provide specialized curriculum for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Inclusion / co-teaching

Data analysis

Communication with students/parents

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Mt. Blue Regional School District in Farmington, ME seeks a dedicated Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

The teacher will support Resource Room/Inclusion programs, implement district-approved curriculum, assess student progress, and communicate with parents and administration regarding goals and outcomes. The role emphasizes differentiated instruction, collaboration with content area teachers, data-informed planning, and maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom