Self-Contained SPED Teacher - Lift/Rise (K-5)

Servingschools; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Mildred L. Day School in Arundel, ME, seeks a dedicated Special Education Self-Contained Teacher for the LIFT/RISE program serving K–5 students.

The teacher provides direct, highly individualized instruction and behavioral support in a structured self-contained setting, focusing on independence, functional communication, life skills, and academic access. The role leads a multidisciplinary classroom team to create a neurodiversity-affirming, inclusive environment and collaborates with staff,

Qualifications

• Maine State Certification - 282 and valid Maine Criminal History Records Check.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, predictable classroom environment with clear routines and consistent expectations.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction aligned with students' IEP goals in both academic and functional content areas.
• Collect and utilize data to inform instruction and inform interventions as needed.
• Supervise and manage educational technicians in the special education classroom and during mainstreaming.
• Collaborate with support staff during referral meetings and with related service providers.
• Maintain ongoing communication with families about student progress and participate in IEP meetings.

Skills

IEP writing

Data collection

Collaboration

Classroom management

Behavioral support

Education

Maine State Certification - 282

Tools

Safety Care

Job description

Mildred L. Day School in Arundel, ME, seeks a dedicated Special Education Self-Contained Teacher for the LIFT/RISE program serving K–5 students.

The teacher provides direct, highly individualized instruction and behavioral support in a structured self-contained setting, focusing on independence, functional communication, life skills, and academic access. The role leads a multidisciplinary classroom team to create a neurodiversity-affirming, inclusive environment and collaborates with staff,