Special Education Teacher - Autism Preschool

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth Behavioral Health in Portland, ME is seeking a Special Education Teacher – Autism Preschool to design and oversee educational services for students in year-round programs. You will work as part of multidisciplinary teams and support the implementation of each student’s positive behavior support plan within the school setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Special Education (Master’s preferred), Maine Certification 282, and at least one year of experience with children who have

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Special Education required; Master’s preferred.
• Maine Certification 282 – Teacher of Children with Disabilities/Pre-K.
• At least 1 year of teaching children with developmental disabilities.
• IEP development knowledge and experience with 3–5-year-olds.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee educational services for students in year‑round programs.
• Support implementation of each student’s positive behavior support plan.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary education and treatment teams.

Skills

IEP development

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Behavior support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Behavioral Health
Req #: 85108
Date Posted: Nov 8, 2026

Summary

The Special Education Teacher – Autism Preschool role designs, implements, and oversees the educational services for students in year-round special purpose schools. The Special Education Teachers are integral members of the multidisciplinary education and treatment teams and support implementation of each student’s positive behavior support plan within the educational setting.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• License/Certifications: Maine Department of Education: Certification 282 – Teacher of Children with Disabilities/Pre-K required.
• Experience: One year of teaching experience with children with developmental disabilities required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Expertise and knowledge in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Knowledge and skills to provide education and care to children 3-5 years of age.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $56,721.60to $76,710.40per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.