RSU 3 Middle School Life Skills Teacher

ServingSchools; Unity (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 3 | Mount View Middle School is seeking a dedicated Functional Life Skills Teacher to support students in grades 6–8, helping them build academic, social, and daily living skills.

The role emphasizes inclusive programming, collaboration with educational technicians, and data-driven instruction to tailor interventions for students with disabilities. Join RSU 3 to make a daily impact on student independence and success.

Qualifications

• Experience in inclusive programming and implementing positive behavior plans.

Responsibilities

• Teach Functional Life Skills to students in grades 6–8, focusing on academic, social, and daily living skills.
• Collaborate with educational technicians to implement individualized education plans.
• Collect and analyze academic and behavioral data to drive instruction.
• Maintain confidentiality and build a supportive classroom environment.

Skills

Inclusive programming

Positive behavior plans

Autism spectrum disorders experience

Data-driven instruction

Supervision of educational technicians

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Safety Care authorization

Education

Maine Certification: Teacher of Students with Disabilities (282E), Grades K–8

Criminal History Record Check (CHRC)

Safety-Care Certification

Job description

Regional School Unit #3 has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below.

RSU 3 Middle School Life Skills Teacher

Category: Special Education

Date Posted: 4/27/2026

Location: Special Education

Functional Life Skills Teacher (Grades 6–8)

RSU 3 | Mount View Middle School

Are you passionate about helping students build independence, confidence, and real-world skills? RSU 3 is seeking a dedicated and compassionate special education teacher to join our Functional Life Skills Program at Mount View Middle School. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by supporting students in developing the academic, social, and daily living skills they need to thrive.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience in inclusive programming, positive behavior plans, and working with students with autism spectrum disorders
• Flexibility necessary to program for students with cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Ability to collect and utilize academic and behavioral data to drive instruction and daily living skills curriculum
• Ability to supervise and collaborate with educational technicians
• Current Safety Care Authorization (or can be trained by the district)
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Current Maine Grade K-8 Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification (282E)
• CHRC (Criminal History Record Check) or the ability to obtain upon employment

Qualifications

• Maine Certification: Teacher of Students with Disabilities (282E), Grades K–8
• Current CHRC (Criminal History Record Check) or the ability to obtain
• Safety-Care Certification (or willingness to be trained by the district)

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference in students’ lives, we encourage you to apply and join our team at RSU 3.

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