Special Education RISE (ABA Program) Teacher - Geiger Elementary School

Lewiston Public Schools; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 45,518 - 85,857; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

15 paid sick days per year

Job summary

Lewiston Public Schools seeks a dedicated educator to plan and adapt instruction for students with disabilities, enhancing access to educational experiences.

The role involves curriculum design, individualized instruction, progress monitoring, and collaboration with families. A valid SPED-endorsed teaching certificate is required; a Bachelor’s in Education is expected. The district offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education; preference for Special Education experience.
• Valid teaching certificate with one or more special education endorsements.
• Ability to plan curriculum and adapt lessons for diverse learners.
• Experience maintaining IEPs and student progress records.

Responsibilities

• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special ed programs and teaching methods.
• Instructs individuals and groups on Special Ed skill areas.
• Monitors student progress and maintains the classroom environment.
• Maintains contact with parents and prepares reports and IEPs.
• Participates in weekly Special Ed committee meetings and administers testing.

Skills

Curriculum planning

IEP knowledge

Classroom management

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Experience in Special Education preferred

Valid Teaching certificate with SPED endorsements

Job description

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 (SY26/27) + 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

• 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.
• Encourage good citizenship.
• Instructs individuals and groups on Special Ed skill areas.
• Monitors student progress in and outside resource room.
• Modifies curriculum.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

supervises students

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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.