Special Education Teacher

ServingSchools; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KidsPeace Graham Lake School in Ellsworth, Maine, seeks a Special Education Teacher for pre-k through high school students with developmental disabilities and emotional disorders. The role involves an intensive, year-round program with individualized educational and behavioral services provided by a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate dedication, compassion, and creativity, with ongoing professional development and training provided by KidsPeace.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with developmental and/or emotional disabilities.
• Behavior intervention and management skills.
• Successful instructional strategies for 1:1 and small group instruction.
• Supervision of support staff.
• Certification or eligibility for 282/286 (K-8).

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction for students with developmental or emotional disabilities.
• Collaborate with clinical and educational professionals to plan and implement programs.
• Supervise and coordinate with support staff to ensure student progress.
• Utilize evidence-based teaching practices across settings.

Skills

Developmental disabilities experience

Behavior intervention

1:1 & small group instruction

Staff supervision

K-8 certification/282 or 286

Education

K-8 certification (282/286)

Job description

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children? KidsPeace is looking to add a Special Education Teacher to our Graham Lake School in Ellsworth!

The KidsPeace Graham Lake School is a special purpose private school serving children pre-k through high school with developmental disabilities and emotional disorders. This is an intensive and collaborative program that operates year-round. Our students receive individualized educational and behavioral services provided by a team of clinical and educational professionals and providers.

KidsPeace is looking for a professional who is dedicated, compassionate, and creative to join our team. Such professionals will find a position that offers experience with best practices, a chance to make a difference, and an opportunity to have fun. KidsPeace will provide the initial and ongoing training necessary to become an effective Special Education Teacher and provide on-going opportunities for professional development.

If you are a creative, energetic, certified teacher apply today!

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Experience working with children with developmental and/or emotional disabilities
• Behavior intervention and management skills
• Successful instructional strategies and teaching skills, for both 1:1 and small group instruction
• Supervision of support staff
• 282 or 286 DOE certification or documentation from the DOE that candidate is certified in K-8, will also accept K-6 OR eligible and willing to obtain 282 or 286 certification