Special Education Teacher

ServingSchools; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Collaborative team

Job summary

KidsPeace in Orono, Maine seeks a caring, creative Special Education Teacher to support students with emotional and behavioral needs in a therapeutic school setting.

You will teach Maine State standards with individualized instruction and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help students thrive in small classes.

Qualifications

• Maine DOE Special Education Certification (Cert 282) or plan to obtain
• Fingerprinting Certification (CHRC) required
• Bachelor’s degree in Education with Special Education eligibility
• Experience teaching in special education preferred; mentoring available
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Genuine interest in working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges

Responsibilities

• Teach academic and functional skills per IEP and developmental level
• Create engaging lesson plans aligned to Maine standards
• Use positive behavior supports to keep students safe and engaged
• Provide individualized instruction and behavior support throughout the day
• Supervise and collaborate with Education Technicians in the classroom
• Write IEPs, report cards, progress notes, and documentation
• Collect data and monitor progress toward IEP goals
• Support social-emotional learning and daily living skills
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with families, clinicians, and residential staff
• Help create a structured, predictable classroom environment

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education (Special Ed eligibility)

Job description

KidsPeace School in Orono, Maine is looking for a caring, creative, and committed Special Education Teacher who wants to make a real difference for students with emotional and behavioral needs. If you’re passionate about individualized instruction, relationship-based teaching, and working as part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

As a Special Education Teacher at KidsPeace, you’ll work in a therapeutic school setting where education and emotional support go hand in hand. You’ll teach Maine State standards while adapting lessons to meet each student’s unique learning and behavioral needs. Class sizes are small, and you’ll be supported by Education Technicians and a multidisciplinary treatment team.

What You’ll Do

• Teach academic and functional skills based on each student’s IEP and developmental level.
• Create engaging lesson plans that introduce, reinforce, review, and enrich learning.
• Use positive behavior supports and classroom strategies to keep students safe, engaged, and successful.
• Provide individualized instruction and behavior support throughout the school day.
• Supervise and collaborate with Education Technicians in the classroom.
• Write IEPs, report cards, progress notes, and other required documentation.
• Collect data and monitor student progress toward IEP goals.
• Support students with social-emotional learning and daily living skills as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with families, clinicians, and residential staff.
• Help create a structured, predictable classroom environment where students can thrive.

What We’re Looking For

• Maine DOE Special Education Certification (Cert 282)
• Targeted need, provisional, or conditional certification considered with a plan to obtain Cert 282.
• Fingerprinting Certification (CHRC) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education with Special Education eligibility.
• Experience teaching in special education preferred, but supportive mentoring is available.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• A genuine interest in working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges.

Why Teachers Choose KidsPeace

• Small class sizes and strong classroom support
• Collaborative, team-based environment
• Therapeutic model that supports both students and teachers
• Meaningful work that truly changes lives
• Supportive leadership and structured school day