Special Education Teacher (1050)

ServingSchools; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 48,751 - 93,464; Full time

Job summary

Carl J. Lamb School in Sanford, Maine is seeking a dedicated special education teacher for a self-contained Grades 1-3 program.

This direct teaching and case management role focuses on creating a structured, inclusive classroom that supports students with a range of needs. Responsibilities include data-informed instruction aligned to IEP goals, collaboration with support staff, supervising educational technicians, and participating in IEP meetings with a focus on de-escalation strategies and

Qualifications

• Maine State Certification - 282 is required.
• Valid Maine Criminal History Records Check is required.
• Knowledge of LindaMood Bell curriculums (Lips, Seeing Stars, Visualization & Verbalization) and Number Worlds Math is preferred.
• Must have knowledge and experience writing IEPs and collecting data.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, predictable classroom environment with clear routines and consistent expectations.
• Program for students with academic and functional needs with flexibility.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction aligned with students' IEP goals in both academic and functional content areas.
• Collect and utilize data to inform instruction and behavioral interventions as needed.
• Supervise and manage educational technicians in the special education classroom and during mainstreaming.
• Collaborate with support staff during referral meetings, related service providers, and general education colleagues.
• Experience with de escalation strategies and/or Safety Care.
• Maintain ongoing communication with families about student progress and participate in IEP meetings.

Skills

IEP writing

Data collection

Collaboration

Behavior support

Education

Maine State Certification - 282

Criminal History Records Check

Tools

LindaMood Bell Lips

LindaMood Bell Seeing Stars

LindaMood Bell Visualization & Verbalization

Number Worlds Math

Job description

Carl J. Lamb School has an opening for a dedicated, compassionate, and collaborative special education teacher to join our team in a self-contained Grades 1-3 program. This position is ideal for an educator who is passionate about creating a supportive, structured, and inclusive environment for students with a range of academic, functional and developmental needs. This position is a direct teaching and case management position. Instruction occurs in the special education setting and supports in the general education setting. Carl J. Lamb proudly offer outstanding specialists in art, music, physical education, health and media/library. While we provide Title I literacy and math, English to Speakers of Other Languages and Gifted and Talented Programs, our staff and students are also supported by coaches and interventionists in literacy and math. Our bustling PTA hosts many great community/school wide events to connect our families with staff.

We are looking for a team player who loves children and is passionate about teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, predictable classroom environment with clear routines and consistent expectations.
• Demonstrate the competence and flexibility necessary to program for students with academic and functional needs.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction aligned with students' IEP goals in both academic and functional content areas.
• Collect and utilize data to inform instruction in all academic areas as well as behavioral data to inform interventions as needed.
• Supervise and manage educational technicians in the special education classroom and during mainstreaming.
• Collaborate closely with support staff during referral meetings, related service providers, and general education colleagues.
• Experience with de escalation strategies and/or Safety Care.
• Maintain ongoing communication with families about student progress and participate in IEP meetings.

Qualifications

Maine State Certification - 282, Valid Maine Criminal History Records Check, Knowledge with LindaMood Bell curriculums (Lips, Seeing Stars, Visualization & Verbalization) and Number Worlds Math preferred but not mandatory. Must have knowledge and experience writing IEPs and collecting data.

Pay Range: $48,751.00-$93,464.00