Special Education Teacher 5-8

ServingSchools; Carmel (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $2,000

Job summary

RSU 87 in Carmel & Levant is seeking a Special Education Teacher for grades 5-8 to join a collaborative team. The role involves providing specially designed instruction and leading IEP meetings, with focus on reading, writing, math and executive functioning.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, knowledge of regulations, and the ability to supervise educational technicians. Maine DOE 282 endorsement preferred; a $2,000 stipend is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide specially designed instruction and consultation services in reading, writing, math, and executive functioning
• Experience implementing positive behavior intervention plans
• Experience writing IEPs
• Ability to coordinate and lead IEP meetings
• Experience completing special education paperwork
• Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to supervise educational technicians
• Willingness to be flexible

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities with literacy, math, social skills and executive functioning
• Collaborate with team and families to implement IEPs
• Lead IEP meetings and ensure compliance with regulations
• Document and manage special education paperwork
• Provide specially designed instruction and consultation services
• Support behavior intervention planning as needed

Skills

Special education instruction

IEP meetings

Lead educational technicians

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Maine DOE 282 endorsement preferred

Job description

Special Education Teacher, Grades 5-8

RSU 87 is seeking a knowledgeable, collaborative candidate to join our special education team in supporting students with disabilities. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills, desire to be a part of a team, knowledge of special education paperwork and ability to teach literacy, math, social skills and/or executive functioning skills. Maine DOE 282 endorsement preferred. A $2,000 stipend is provided.

RSU 87 - Carmel & Levant

Caravel Middle School, Carmel, Maine

Starting 2025-2026 School Year

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following

• Ability to provide specially designed instruction and consultation services in reading, writing, math, and executive functioning
• Experience implementing positive behavior intervention plans
• Experience writing IEPs
• Ability to coordinate and lead IEP meetings
• Experience completing special education paperwork
• Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to supervise educational technicians
• Willingness to be flexible

EOE/AA