Special Education Day Treatment Teacher - Lewiston Middle School

Lewiston Public Schools; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 46,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewiston Public Schools' Lewiston Middle School is hiring a Special Education Day Treatment Teacher. You will plan instruction and adapt the education program to help students access learning and development.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Education with Special Education endorsement and a valid teaching certificate. Salary ranges from $45,518 to $85,858 plus stipend, with a robust benefits package for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education with experience in Special Education preferred.
• Valid Teaching certificate with one or more special education endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special ed programs and teaching methods.
• Instructs individuals and groups on Special Ed skill areas.
• Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.
• Monitors student progress in and outside resource room.
• Maintains contact with parents of students.
• Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and directions.
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.
• Participates in weekly building Special Ed. Committee Meetings.
• Administers testing evaluations.

Job description

Special Education Day Treatment Teacher - Lewiston Middle School JobID: 3917

• Position Type: Certified Professionals/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/31/2026
• Location: Lewiston Middle School

SUMMARY: Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences.
Salary: $45,518.26- $85,857.57+ Stipend
Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer; dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans; 15 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Builds trust and confidence with students.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special ed programs and teaching methods.
• Maintains the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.
• Instructs individuals and groups on Special Ed skill areas.
• Monitors student progress in and outside resource room.
• Maintains contact with parents of students.
• Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and directions.
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, andother forms.
• Participates in weekly building Special Ed. Committee Meetings.
• Administers testing evaluations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in education with experience in Special Education preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Teaching certificate with one or more special education endorsements.

Lewiston Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.