Special Education Teacher and Case Manager, Resource Room - King Middle

Portland Public Schools; Portland (ME); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Portland Public Schools King Middle School in Portland, Maine seeks a dynamic Special Education Teacher and Case Manager for the Resource Room to support diverse learners. The ideal candidate will deliver evidence-based SDI through IEPs, coordinate with regular educators and related service providers, and oversee IEP timelines while collaborating with families.

This full-time position offers a permanent assignment, benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a culturally responsive school

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university
• Endorsements as required by Maine state rules; experience with diverse learners valued
• Portland Public Schools emphasizes linguistic diversity and inclusive practices

Responsabilidades

• Provide evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for students with IEPs
• Serve as case manager and oversee each student's IEP and compliance timelines
• Consult with regular education teachers on accommodations and modifications
• Collaborate with speech therapists, OT, PT, social workers, and other providers
• Administer academic achievement assessments for referrals and reviews
• Attend meetings, professional development, and in-service training

Conocimientos

Special Education pedagogy

SDI implementation

IEP collaboration

Communication with families

Multicultural education

Technology integration

Team collaboration

PBIS knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in education

Maine teacher credential endorsement

Descripción del empleo

Special Education Teacher and Case Manager, Resource Room - King Middle

Portland Public Schools King Middle School - Portland, Maine Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5913210
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 02, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

Job Description

TITLE: Special Education Teacher & Case Manager, Resource Room - King Middle School

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dynamic, friendly, student-centered Special Education Teacher / Case Manager to join our teaching faculty at King Middle School. The successful candidate will be adept at providing an atmosphere and an environment conducive to the academic, social, and emotional development of individuals, ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and adjusting curricular and instructional materials to monitor student progress and meet the needs of a range of learners. Communicating and interacting with students, parents, colleagues and community members are essential in this role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in all academic and functional skill areas to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) to ensure that each student progresses in meeting the district's learning benchmarks
• Serve as case manager and oversee each student's IEP, ensuring compliance with requirements in the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations-Chapter 101 including timelines related to the IEP process and IEP development
• Consult with regular education teachers on a regular basis regarding educational needs, accommodations and modifications
• Collaborate with related service providers (speech therapists, OT, PT, social workers, etc
• Administer academic achievement assessments for initial referrals and triennial reviews
• Attend meetings, professional development and in-service training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to develop working knowledge of PPS core and intervention curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices
• Ability to develop and deliver standards-based, specially designed instruction (SDI) across curricular disciplines and grade levels
• Ability to lead therapeutic, instructional team via collaborative processes
• Understanding of the teaching/learning process for students with disabilities
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
• Ability to infuse technology into curricula
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills
• Willingness to reflect on personal implicit bias and a commitment to challenging personal perspectives and deepening self-awareness
• Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS)

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university
• Additional combinations of applicable education, training, and experience are welcome
• Portland Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization ( more info )
• At least one of the following Maine State Teacher Certificate endorsements ( more info ):
  • Endorsement 286 (Severe Impaired, K-12)
  • Endorsement 282 (Teacher of Children with Disabilities, K-8)

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

• Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Assignment: Permanent
• Reports to: School Principal
• Contract: Part of PEA union ( see 2025-2028 CBA here )
• Salary: Based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here
• Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Special Education > General Special Education

ABOUT KING

Portland Public Schools is dedicated to providing a rich academic experience to support every student's path to success. As a staff member at King, you will become a part of an inclusive community of educators ready to share the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to thriving in a diverse environment. We strive to actively recruit, support, and retain BIPOC staff and to create a culturally responsive and representative learning environment where everyone feels connected, supported, recognized, and empowered. We focus on embracing the diversity of thought, identity, and experience of our staff and students, and on creating opportunities for fellowship and relationship building within our schools and community. We offer career and leadership development opportunities through district-wide programs such as professional development, on-the-job learning experiences, and mentoring that are intended to help you fulfill your career goals and aspirations. We are looking for people who are aligned with our vision. If you share these values, we welcome you to partner with us in this work.

Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Welcome to King Middle School

King Middle School serves the most racially, ethnically, and economically diverse neighborhoods in the state of Maine. More than 120 of King's approximately 500 students speak 28 languages and come from 17 countries.King Middle School is dedicated to the idea that we can create a school where all kids succeed at a high level. Our school wide model is Expeditionary Learning. Our students engage in eight to twelve week experiential learning expeditions. These expeditions are in-depth and interdisciplinary in nature and require students to engage in sophisticated research, use the community in authentic ways, and represent their knowledge with high quality products which are presented to legitimate audiences.

Contact Information

• Barbara Stoddard , HR Director
• 353 Cumberland Ave
• Portland, Maine 04101
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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