Middle School Special Education: Resource Room SDI Specialist

RSU 40/MSAD 40 SCHOOL DISTRICT; Friendship (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

RSU 40 is seeking a collaborative and student-centered Special Education Teacher to serve in a Middle School Resource Room setting. This position supports students who require targeted academic instruction and minor behavioral support while participating primarily in general education classrooms.

The Resource Room Teacher provides Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in small-group and 1:1 settings, supports students with mild behavioral and self-regulation needs, and collaborates closely with

Qualifications

• Maine DOE 282 certification (or eligibility) required.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Maine teacher certification in appropriate content area is expected.
• Experience providing academic interventions and SDI preferred.
• Knowledge of IEP development and progress monitoring.
• Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted SDI aligned to students' IEP goals in reading, writing, math, and executive functioning.
• Provide small-group and individual instruction using evidence-based practices.
• Support students with minor behavioral and self-regulation needs through proactive strategies and consistent routines.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusion and skill generalization.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on data.
• Participate in IEP meetings and maintain accurate documentation.
• Communicate effectively with families and team members.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Maine DOE 282 certification

Master's degree preferred

Experience providing academic interventions and SDI

Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills

Knowledge of IEP development and progress monitoring

Job description

RSU 40 is seeking a collaborative and student-centered Special Education Teacher to serve in a Middle School Resource Room setting. This position supports students who require targeted academic instruction and minor behavioral support while participating primarily in general education classrooms.

The Resource Room Teacher provides Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in small-group and 1:1 settings, supports students with mild behavioral and self-regulation needs, and collaborates closely with