Special Education Lead (Grades 5-8) – Life Skills & IEPs

Servingschools; Carmel (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 87 is seeking a knowledgeable, collaborative Special Education Teacher to support students with disabilities in grades 5–8 at Caravel Middle School in Carmel, Maine. The role emphasizes literacy, math, and life skills instruction and requires strong leadership and communication with the team.

Endorsements per Maine DOE (282/286) are preferred; a $2,000 stipend is provided. The position starts in the 2026–2027 school year and serves RSU 87 in Carmel & Levant.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of special education paperwork and requirements.
• Ability to teach literacy, math, functioning life skills and social skills.
• Endorsements preferred (Maine DOE 282 or 286).
• Experience writing IEPs and coordinating IEP meetings.
• Experience implementing positive behavior intervention plans.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction in literacy, math, social skills and life skills.
• Coordinate and lead IEP meetings.
• Complete and manage special education paperwork.
• Support students with disabilities in grades 5–8.
• Collaborate with educational staff and supervise aides as needed.

Skills

Special education knowledge

IEP experience

Behavior intervention strategies

Literacy instruction

Communication skills

Team leadership

Scheduling/coordination

Education

Maine DOE 282/286 endorsement

Special education teaching credential

Job description

Special Education Teacher, Grades 5-8 Life Skills

RSU 87 is seeking a knowledgeable, collaborative candidate to join our special education team in supporting students with disabilities in grades 5-8. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills, desire to be a part of a team, knowledge of special education paperwork and ability to teach literacy, math, functioning life skills and social skills. Maine DOE 282 or 286 endorsement preferred. A $2,000 stipend is provided.

RSU 87 - Carmel & Levant

Caravel Middle School, Carmel, Maine

Starting 2026-2027 School Year

Special Education Teacher, Grades 5-8 Life Skills

RSU 87 is seeking a knowledgeable, collaborative candidate to join our special education team in supporting students with disabilities in grades 5-8. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills, desire to be a part of a team, knowledge of special education paperwork and ability to teach literacy, math, functioning life skills and social skills. Maine DOE 282 or 286 endorsement preferred. A $2,000 stipend is provided.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following

~Ability to provide specially designed instruction and consultation services in literacy, math, social skills and functioning life skills

~Experience implementing positive behavior intervention plans

~Experience writing IEPs

~Ability to coordinate and lead IEP meetings

~Experience completing special education paperwork

~Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations

~Excellent communication skills

~Ability to supervise educational technicians

~Willingness to be flexible

The teaching application is available on our website: www.rsu87.org

EOE/AA