SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

NFI North, Inc.; Buxton, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

NFI North, Inc. is seeking a Special Education Teacher for our Special Purpose Private School in Buxton, Maine, a residential program serving grades 7-12.

You will plan lessons, assess progress, teach, supervise staff, and participate in IEP meetings. Qualified candidates have a degree in Education, Maine teacher license, Special Education certification (282) or eligibility, and at least two years of experience with children/adolescents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Maine teaching license.
• Special Education certification (282) or eligibility.
• Minimum of two years' experience working with children/adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum and lesson planning.
• Ongoing assessments and progress monitoring.
• Progress reports and data tracking.
• Teaching students in the SPSS setting.
• Supervising education support staff in the classroom.
• Classroom management and behavior support.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

IEP meetings

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

At NFI North, we strive to create a world where mental and behavioral health services are readily accessible for everyone creatingA Place to Belong.NFI North provides mental health and behavioral support services to people facing life challenges. We design diverse and innovative programs that provide a high level of structure within communities of care when a person or family is in need. Our goal is for people to grow, have hope, thrive in their community and feel like they belong.

NFI North is looking to fill an immediate opening for a Special Education Teacher at our Special Purpose Private School located in Buxton, Maine. This SPSS is part of a residential treatment program serving up to eight students for grades 7-12. Your role will include planning lessons, assessing student progress, teaching, supervising support staff who help in the classroom and participating in IEP meetings or reviews.

Our Environment: focuses on the individual needs of each student. We have a low student/teacher ratio which helps assist students in steady growth academically. Our classroom BHP’s and Clinical Staff specialize in the treatment and education of our students with a wide array of mental health diagnoses including mood disorders, complex trauma, attachment disorders. ASD and social and emotional supports.

Responsibilities include: curriculum and lesson planning, ongoing assessments, progress reports and progress monitoring, teaching and supervision of education support staff and classroom management.

Qualified candidate: must have a degree in Education and be a licensed teacher in Maine. You must also hold a Special Education certification (282) or be eligible to be conditionally certified (282) and have at least two years of experience working with children/adolescents.

• NFI North offers comprehensive and affordable Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off including sick and earned leave.
• We also provide tuition reimbursement, retirement match, company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability and much more!
• In addition to excellent training, we offer supportive environments that allow for creativity, a sense of empowerment and opportunities for advancement.
• Our staff receive clinical development opportunities to enhance our use of innovative practices and approaches in both mental health and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Education or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Special Education

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